Pharmacy Technician

Description

Venesco, LLC is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to provide services in the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Fl. Pharmacy Technicians will be part of a Pharmacy team providing care to active-duty service members and their dependents. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country!

Competitive pay is offered along with a comprehensive benefits plan that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Federal Holiday Pay

Pharmacy Technician may be asked to work in outpatient or inpatient pharmacies. 

Hours: 

Outpatient Pharmacy Techs: The normal hours of operation for the outpatient pharmacies differ

but are 0730-1700 hours (ex. Main 0730-1700; Satellite (0730-1700). Scheduled shifts are

normally Monday through Friday 0700-1600, 0730-1630, 0800-1700 or 0830-1730 except

Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies,

administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

Inpatient Pharmacy Techs: Due to demand or mission requirements the contract employee may

be required to work the night shift in the Inpatient Pharmacy. The duty hours will be within

1800-0600, with 9-hour days (1-hour unpaid lunch) Monday through Friday regardless of

holidays or down days not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Pharmacy Technicians could be scheduled on weekends but will still only work a total of 40-

hours per week with the time shifted to meet the needs of the pharmacy’s weekend shift.

Duties:

• The Pharmacy Technician shall greet and receive patients, prepare and maintain records, pull and file patient prescriptions, perform basic secretarial skills, handle telephone calls and written correspondence.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other medical staff to Pharmacy personnel.
• The Pharmacy Technician shall receive patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• The Pharmacy Technician performs pharmaceutical dispensing duties including filling new outpatient prescriptions, refilling prescriptions, entering orders into databases, processing Inpatient orders.
• The Pharmacy Technician shall perform information consultation duties including supporting new and refill prescriptions, supporting patient requests, supporting physician requests, monitoring for drug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• The Pharmacy Technician should have the ability to acquire and use basic computer skills to review, enter, and update patient data, and extract patient information using the Military Health System Genesis (MHSG), Preventive Health Assessment Individual Medical Record (PIMRPyxis, Innovation’s PharmASSIST/Nexia, GSL Solutions, Parata Systems, QFlow Systems, Patient Safety Reporting Tool, and Electronic Health Records Systems (ESSENTRIS).
• The Pharmacy Technician shall provide patient care services as directed by pharmacists, physicians/nurse practitioners/physician assistants or other individuals responsible for patient care.
• The Pharmacy Technician shall adhere to strict rules and regulations on all controlled substances. Inventory and maintain required stock records for controlled drugs. Provide on-the-job training for newly assigned pharmacy personnel and trainees on all local policies and procedures for medication dispensing, as necessary.
• The Pharmacy Technician shall remove expired or damaged stock from shelves and follow established procedures for their proper disposition. Select storage areas for items based upon conditions (e.g., refrigerated, dry, etc.) required for proper maintenance of all pharmaceuticals and security of controlled substances. Rotate shelved stock to ensure proper issuance according to dates received or established guidelines. Perform routine housekeeping duties to keep work area and equipment in clean and optimal condition.
• The Pharmacy Technician shall respect and maintain the basic rights of patients, demonstrating concern for personal dignity and human relationships. HCW’s receiving complaints validated by the Functional Requirements Evaluator Designee (FRED) and Chief of the Medical Staff shall be subject to counseling and, depending on the nature and severity of the complaint, separation from performing services under this contract.
• The Pharmacy Technician shall coordinate and participates in designated facility meetings.
• The Pharmacy Technician shall consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, andn de