Pharmacy Clerk

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains all medications by manufacturer’s recommendation for temperature, and light requirements.
• Maintains internal control records for the pharmacy including master drug log, daily drug dispensing log, monthly expiration logs, and unit dose logs.
• Supports the Pharmacist to maintain pharmaceutical inventory for pharmacy.
• Supports FHCCGLA clinicians to observe and maintain pharmaceutical regulations for dispensing and documentation of drugs dispensed.
• Unpacks, restocks under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Provides appropriate labeling, packaging supplies, and appropriate pharmaceutical identification.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the pharmacy, especially its dispensing and drug preparation areas.
• Maintains pharmacy records in an orderly fashion, using both manual and computer software programs.
• To coordinate and facilitate the pharmaceutical patients assistance program linking qualified clients to indigent care programs through the various pharmaceutical companies.
• Identify new companies offering pharmaceuticals patient assistance programs, integrating them into our current system.
• Work with clinicians to identify and qualify patients for pharmaceuticals assistance programs.
• Responsible for ensuring all forms are correctly completed, including physician signatures, all required documentation is present and renewals are sent in a timely manner.
• Responsible for tracking and logging patient medication when it arrives from the pharmaceutical companies.
• Prepare reports for the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Finance Officer as appropriate.
• Call patients to pick up medications and S.O.A.P. Organize prescriptions.
• Aid in stocking or restocking medications when necessary.
• Stock vials, bottles, and other equipment necessary to assure patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required (or GED equivalent).
• Requires organizational skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to speak Spanish a must.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written skills English/Spanish.
• Ability to speak publicly a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative in performing and completing tasks.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Willingness to adapt to changes in clinic schedules, agency growth and expansion.
• Ability to function self-sufficiently, requiring little supervision.
• Commitment to the mission & vision of Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.

Pay

22.00