Outpatient Pharmacy Tech - per diem , New Victor , NY location !

Hours between 7am and 6pm Mon-Fri and rotating Saturday mornings 9-1pm.

 

Main Function:

• Assists in the nonprofessional and clerical aspects of managing and operating the outpatient functions of the department.
• All medication-associated duties are performed under the direct supervision of licensed personnel (Registered Pharmacists).

Required Job Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates skill in daily communication including effectively gathering and disseminating information.
• Demonstrates flexibility in decision-making and prioritizing assignments.
• Demonstrates skill on proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvements.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Information Systems (Pharmacy) and QS/1 (pharmacy outpatient system), as well as the ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Provides customer service and support in a manner consistent with the health system’s goals and expectations.
• Cashier/POS Delivery: Retrieves order, verifies patient information, rings out orders, and opening/closing procedures.
• Electronic Medical Record: Adds patient information to computer, inputs prescriptions into computer, processes refills and refill requests, basic insurance billing.
• Filling/Preparation of Medication: Basic insurance billing, measures and fills containers with medications, ensures proper medication storage, re-stocks shelves.
• Performs a variety of routine duties requiring the use of some judgement.
• Daily schedule Monday through Friday rotating shifts between 8:00-6:00pm.
• Rotating weekends, every 4th weekend 9:00-1:00pm.
• PTO request required for ALL TIME OFF (requires prior approval and notice).

Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalency required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
• NYS Pharmacy Technician license preferred.
• 1-2 years pharmacy experience preferred.

Contact with Others:

• Daily contact with Health System personnel and customers.
• Impeccable customer service and attitude is always expected within the workplace or when representing the Health System.

Working Conditions:

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Maximum lifting of approx. 25-50 lbs.
• Clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated environment in controlled temperatures
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases
• Exposure to toxic, flammable, caustic agents

 

Pay Range: $17.61 - $21.00

Starting Pay: Based on experience

 

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply