Retail Pharmacy Technician 2 - Per Diem Day

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Pharmacist with Medication Processing and Dispensing following the retail pharmacy workflow.
• Aiding with Inventory Management as instructed by the pharmacist.
• Aiding with Insurance Billing & Financial Assistance.
• Supporting the Pharmacist with Meds-to-Beds Program.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and offer reasonable solutions/options to workflow or patient care challenges.
• Participate in educational, training, and competency programs for self and other pharmacy team members.
• Answer phone calls, triage inquiries, and direct issues to the appropriate personnel in a professional manner.
• Communicate patient needs or concerns with the pharmacist, the medical team or the appropriate person.
• Provide direct customer service to patients and families to promote timely access to medications.
• Aide Pharmacist with Community Pharmacy Workflow Management.
• Prioritize daily activities while maintaining a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Execute point-of-sale transactions and reconcile opening/closing processes to maintain operational integrity.
• Under the Direct Supervision of the pharmacist, assist with the vaccine administration per NYS regulations.
• Support the Pharmacist with Record Keeping & Compliance.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• H/S Graduate or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 1+ year’s pharmacy related experience, in the retail environment and maintain registration annually in conjunction with NY state law.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Communicate effectively.
• Computer Skills Required: Basic familiarity with PCs and Windows-based programs and the ability to learn hospital programs, pharmacy software systems and pharmacy POS systems.
• Pharmacy Technical Certification Board (PTCB) License: Registered Pharmacy Technician (active & in good standing) NY Board of Pharmacy for those working in NY.
• Immunization Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.