Pharmacy Technician

SUMMARY

Assists Pharmacist with filling prescriptions accurately along with controlling inventory and expenses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists Pharmacist in filling prescriptions

Receives and stores incoming supplies

Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records

Bills insurances, understands Medicare

Translates prescription into the computer system for pharmacist approval

Inputs prescription orders accurately and in a timely manner according to established departmental guidelines

Assists in completing and updating medication profiles for patients

Maintains complete and accurate dispensing or other required records of activity

Contacts physician offices for refills of continued prescriptions where permitted by state Pharmacy regulations.

Builds and maintains positive relationships with customers including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and vendors

Complies with all HIPPA laws and regulations

Keeps up to date with new medications and prescription changes

Is working towards or holds a pharmacy technician certification

Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Naturally friendly

Self-motivated

Smiles easy

High energy level

Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer

Passion for what for they sell

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

or one to three months related experience and/or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Is working towards or holds a pharmacy technician certification

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

Stand

Walk

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Communicate with associates and customers

Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

Walk

Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Occasionally

Sit

Vision

Close

Distance

Peripheral

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

Risk of electrical shock

Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location