Floating Pharmacy Technician

Provides pharmaceutical services to long-term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality, patient safety, and exceptional customer service. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispensing assistance under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process daily workflow to provide timely and efficient medication delivery
• Assist with inventory control and actively participate in quarterly physical inventory count
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements
• Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely manner
• Maintain proficiency with computer systems
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; continually strive to improve quality standards
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and report any violations
• Stay knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations
• Attend meetings and in-services as required

Requirements

• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Maintain an established work schedule
• Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Effectively use organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Abide by attendance guidelines
• Independent discretion/decision making
• Reliable transportation
• Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime, or occasional weekend work
• Must be able to speak and write in English
• Travel may be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred
• Active Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred
• Must complete continuing education in pharmacy-related topics as required to maintain certification
• One (1) to three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience

Skills

• Proficiency with various operating systems and standard office equipment
• Microsoft Suite applications
• Desktop, laptop, and/or iPad
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.