Description:
This is a full time Certified Pharmacy Technician position at Carolina Community Pharmacy, The Village. Part of the Carolina Health Centers, Inc. family.
Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of CHC Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician I shall assist the pharmacist in performing all routine tasks of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with established policies and procedures set forth within the constraints as stated by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
REQUIREMENTS:
All employees of Carolina Health Centers, Inc. are expected to perform the duties of their job and behave in a manner consistent with the Corporate Philosophy which supports the values of: honesty, integrity, openness, the pursuit of individual and collective excellence, and unwavering mutual respect and appreciation.
In addition, this position requires:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Work Experience:
Must have some experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Licensure and Credentials:
Desire National Pharmacy Technician Board Certification
Desire South Carolina Board of Pharmacy Certification
Requirements:
Skills:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Able to read, write, and communicate effectively orally and in writing
Proficient in use of computer and keyboard
Able to efficiently and accurately conduct payment transactions, including making correct change for cash payments
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to manage self and environment calmly and appropriately in stressful situations
Physical Abilities:
Stand for extended periods of time
Able to push, pull and reach, sit, stoop and stretch
Have full range of body motion
Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a computer, telephone, copier and medical equipment
Required to talk and hear
Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
This position involves exposure to customer/patient elements. This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard Office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The work environment is that of a hometown community pharmacy with high expectations of excellent customer service and work ethic. HIPAA rules and regulations are stringently enforced and violations are grounds for dismissal. The position requires staff to work under pressure at times with a diverse population. Teamwork, customer service and paying close attention to detail is required to promote an environment that will provide the highest level of quality care to customers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions in accordance with state and federal regulations
Create a profile of the patient’s demographic and insurance information in the computer and/or update the patient’s profile
At the point-of-sale, verify that patients receive correct prescriptions and that HIPAA regulations are followed
Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques and maintain accurate POS and cash records
Maintain an awareness of updates within the software and hardware of the pharmacy computer system
Assist patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders
Check-in wholesale orders, place merchandise on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork
Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorizations if so authorized as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Performs other related work as required
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to:
Directly supervised by Director of Pharmacy
Workers supervised:
If Certified Pharmacy Technician, non-certified pharmacy techs and pharmacy clerks
Interrelationships:
Works in cooperation with the pharmacy staff, medical staff, nursing staff, and effectively serves patients
Salary:
Starting at $19.15/hour
This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
