Pharmacy Technician LTC - Fill Tech

• Job Category Pharmacy
• Employee Type Full Time-Non Exempt

Description

Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy in Owatonna, MNis part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a Full-time (40 hours/week) candidate.
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.
• This is a closed door pharmacy with no direct patient contact.

oQualify for registration with the Board of Pharmacy

oAbility to use the computer for day-to-day tasks

oBasic math skills

The Sterling Long-Term Care Pharmacy Fill Technician facilitates the accurate filling of prescriptions. You will also undertake other tasks, under the direction of a pharmacist, to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly.

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Maintains integrity in the workplace.
• Adhere to Sterling policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations.
• Ability to use a computer for day-to-day tasks.
• Shows proficiency in required software.
• Shows up promptly for all scheduled shifts.
• Displays excellent time management skills by identifying and working on the most important tasks first.
• Considerate of the needs of our residents and colleagues alike by displaying a strong work ethic and working in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take direction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks where needed.
• Attain proficiency with pharmacy packaging and distribution technology.
• Accurately fill prescriptions by facility preference.
• Prepackage medications.
• Receive inventory from drug suppliers, verify quantity shipped against invoices and place in pharmacy stock.
• Help maintain pharmacy inventory, remove outdated medications and process returns.
• Affix system generated prescription label to drug packages; ensure correct lot and expiration date are noted.
• Utilize best practices when filling and handling hazardous medications.
• Help ensure appropriate paperwork and documentation is completed for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
• Displays willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of our residents and pharmacy. (Willingness to adjust/trade or pick-up shifts when the need arises.)
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Possess a thorough understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
• Comply to all Astrup Companies’ policies and procedures.
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask.
• Be focused and disciplined.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis.
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization.
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

• Requires the ability to work up to 40 hours per week and occasionally more.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours.
• In a typical 8-hour day, the candidate can lift of carry items up to approximately 25 pounds and stand approximately 8 hours.