Pharmacy Technician-Data Entry/Receptionist

Summary:            Assists Pharmacist in fast-paced long term care pharmacy by performing the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Accurately and completely performs data entry for new admits, new orders, and changes.

·         Assists other pharmacy technicians to accurately and efficiently retrieve and fill medications according to the medication label.

·         Ensure compliance with state and federal law.

·         Count, measure and pre-pack medications appropriately.

·         Assist in checking and filling monthly cycle.

·         Verify medical records for accuracy.

·         Answer telephones and contact physicians/facilities for order clarification.

·         Assist with accurate and timely prescription processing under Pharmacist supervision.

·         Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

·         Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.

·         Perform other related duties as necessary.

All duties listed are essential unless otherwise noted.

Physical Demands:

·         The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Skills:

Maintain Highest Degree of Confidentiality                                                                

Customer Service

Positive Attitude

Professionalism

Team Player

Organization

Planning

Time Management

Computer Proficiency

Education/Experience: High School diploma or Equivalent. Missouri Pharmacy Technician License required. QS1 Software experience preferred but not required. LTC experience preferred but not required

Interpersonal Skills

Strong Attention to Detail

Self-Starter and Follow Through

Oral Communication Skills

Shifts rotate weekly:

Mon-Friday 9am-6pm and Mon-Friday 8am-5pm; occasional Saturday once fully trained.