Pharmacy Technician- Per Diem (Healthcare)

Pharmacy Technician
Are you passionate about serving the community and have a dedication for improving the lives of others?
Join our team!
West Kingman Pharmacy's mission is to enrich the lives of our customers by providing a personalized, quality pharmaceutical service in which we are compassionate, understanding and committed to our customers best health and overall well-being. Our staff will be knowledgeable, professional, friendly patient and committed to ensuring safety and compliance is met and by promoting a work environment of kindness, support, growth and respect for one another. If this speaks to you then you are a great fit for our team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our team. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a love for customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Job Functions

Accurate Prescription Handling: Receive and verify written prescription or refill requests to ensure all information is complete and accurate.
Medication Storage: Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Customer Interaction: Answer telephones and respond to questions or requests with a friendly and helpful attitude.
Support Pharmacists: Perform duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist.
Quality Control: Routinely check work areas to maintain high standards of quality control.
Order Interpretation: Read and interpret physician's orders, transcribing them into the pharmacy computer medication profile.
Medication Dispensing: Fill bottles with prescribed medications, type, and affix labels.
Blister Packs: Dispense medications into cold seal blister packs or bottles according to orders.
Customer Assistance: Assist customers by answering questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for more information.
Pricing and Filing: Price and file filled prescriptions accurately.
Equipment Maintenance: Clean and help maintain equipment and work areas.
Sterilization: Sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
Patient Profiles: Establish and maintain patient profiles, including medication lists.
Inventory Management: Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, entering inventory data into the computer.
Supply Management: Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform supervisors of stock needs.
Aseptic Techniques: Transfer medication to sterile syringes using aseptic techniques.
IV Solutions: Add measured drugs or nutrients to IV solutions under sterile conditions.
Robotic Machines: Supply and monitor robotic machines that dispense medication.
Insurance Claims: Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
Pharmaceutical Preparations: Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
Urgent Orders: Respond to on-demand calls for "STAT" orders, pick-ups, and deliveries.
Narcotic Delivery: Perform narcotic deliveries to nursing units, ensuring accurate records.
IV Admixtures: Prepare IV admixtures under pharmacist supervision.
Compound Preparation: Prepare compounds for inpatient/outpatient use under direct pharmacist supervision.
Outpatient RXs: Prepare outpatient prescriptions to be dispensed after pharmacist approval.
Team Collaboration: Attend and participate in pharmacy tech meetings to exchange ideas and achieve department goals.
Medication Management: Check and remove outdated meds routinely and maintain records.
Billing: Perform billing using appropriate computer functions, reason codes, and dates.
Order Management: Assist with checking in orders, putting orders away, and filing associated paperwork.
Customer Transactions: Operate cash registers to accept payments from customers.
Charge Computation: Compute charges for medication and equipment dispensed to in-patients.
Delivery: Deliver medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients and nursing stations.
Stock Management: Price, stock, and mark items for sale.
Home Healthcare: Maintain and merchandise home healthcare products and services.
Continuous Education: Continue to educate by attending drug in-services and keeping up with policy changes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Computer Proficiency: Use computers and systems for data entry and processing information.
Pharmacy Expertise: Knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and equipment.
Office Equipment: Use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and cash registers.
Customer Service: Principles and processes for providing excellent customer service.
Safety and Procedures: Follow safety rules, infection prevention, and control procedures.
Emergency Response: Understand facility emergency and disaster response procedures.

Required Skills

Customer Service: Excellent interaction skills with the public and serving customers.
Communication: Effective communication with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
Active Listening: Full attention to others, understanding points made, and asking questions appropriately.
Problem Solving: Analyze information and use deductive reasoning to solve problems.
Mathematics: Use math to solve problems and perform calculations.
Training: Select and use appropriate training methods for new tasks.
Coordination: Adjust actions as necessary to work efficiently with others.
Logic and Reasoning: Identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
Independent Work: Complete daily activities independently according to schedule.
Safety Standards: Maintain and follow safety standards and instructions.

Abilities

Clear Communication: Convey information in an easily understandable way.
Problem Recognition: Identify and diffuse potential problems before they escalate.
Listening and Understanding: Listen and understand information presented by others.
Information Processing: Compile, code, and verify information accurately.
Effective Relationships: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
Goal Setting: Set and achieve goals while meeting deadlines.
Reading and Writing: Read and write clearly and accurately.
Public Speaking: Speak clearly and effectively.
Instruction Following: Understand and follow instructions quickly and accurately.
Organizational Skills: Prioritize, organize, and manage time effectively.
Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Policy Compliance: Comply with facility policies and procedures.

Why Join Us?

Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a fast-paced and exciting work atmosphere.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous education and skill development.
Team Collaboration: Work with a supportive and collaborative team.
Impactful Work: Make a meaningful impact on patient care and health.

Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team!

Working Conditions

Must be able to bear weight of 50 pounds or more.
Requires constant physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, stretching, turning, grasping, squatting, kneeling and reaching.
Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, thoroughness and quality of work assigned.
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Aural acuity to receive detailed information through oral communication, often from persons with speech impairment.
Safety-sensitive position pursuant to A.R.S. 23-493.

Required Education and Training

High school diploma or its equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Registration with the AZ Board of Pharmacy.
Certified employees must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education (CE) during each two (2) year recertification cycle. Any CE hours earned after January 1, 2015 must be in pharmacy technician specific subject matter. For recertification candidates, one (1) hour of the twenty (20) hours must be in the subject of pharmacy law and one (1)hour must be in the subject of patient safety (refer to the ACPE definition of patient safety in the ACPE Policy and Procedure Manual, topic designation 05).
Cashier experience.
General record keeping and assisting the public.

Special Requirements

Obtain/maintain Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card at employee's expense.
Complete annual Tuberculosis Testing.
Complete in-service training as required.
Mandated federal, state, and local communicable disease testing as required.

Benefits (Full-Time)

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
PTO
Free Birthday PTO
Christmas Club
Employee Daily Lunches
Discounted Daycare

EOE

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Your dedication as a Pharmacy Technician will shine in our welcoming and compassionate environment!