GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
 

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. 

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

Department:

Genesis Taylor Pharmacy

Overview of Position:

Assists the pharmacist with preparation of prescriptions in a speedy and accurate manner with proficient use of pharmacy computer system. Must be able to accurately identify medications by use of NDC number and count and neatly label large volumes of prescriptions. Helps maintain appropriate prescription inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1.    Selects appropriate drug, verifying NDC number, and assists with ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
2.    Counts with accuracy and double counts all controlled medications, preparing orders for final checks before dispensing by the pharmacist.
3.    Selects appropriate packaging, restocking as needed, and applies labels neatly.
4.    Uses professional telephone etiquette and displays a professional attitude in the workplace when addressing patients, medical office staff and coworkers. 
5.     Uses pharmacy computer system to assure accurate patient profiles and billing information is maintained. 
6.    Takes direction from the pharmacist in charge and applies constructive criticism.
7.    Be aware of work flow and able to prioritize volume of work.
8.    Be able to check in the delivery from the wholesaler, properly tagging items and stocking shelves, rotating stock, verifying receipt of items ordered.
9.     Check inventory for outdates, remove from perpetual inventory and follow the return for credit procedures. 
10.     Provides outstanding customer service and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
11.     Able to process transactions through the pharmacy’s point of sale system with accuracy.
12.     Refers all drug questions, legal issues, anything requiring professional judgment, to pharmacist in charge.
13.    Must complete monthly pharmacy technician continuing education.
14.    Interprets prescriptions and enters information into computer system,.
15.    Uses and refers to appropriate references as needed.    
16.     Performs other duties as assigned.
17. Effective 4/6/18 the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy allows Registered Pharmacy Technicians the following addition duties with direct supervision and permission of the pharmacist on duty 
    17 a. Request a refill authorization from the prescriber or prescriber’s agent, so long as there is no change from the original prescription. 

QUALIFICATIONS
1.    High school graduate or equivalent required. 
2.    Must be Qualified through Northside’s state recognized pharmacy technician exam, and registered with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.  
3.    Sound interpersonal, decision making and problem solving skills. 
4.    Good listening, verbal and written communication skills.  
5.    Ability to determine dosages using basic pharmaceutical calculations.  
6.    Ability to work under pressure.  
7.    Must be able to interpret prescriptions.  
8.    Must have computer skills and be able to accurately process prescriptions through the pharmacy’s software system. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.    Works in a retail environment.
2.    Must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally  lift or move up to 50 pounds.
3.    Vision abilities require up-close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
4.    Individual bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports.
5.    Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
6.    Answers phone calls, uses computer and other business machines extensively which requires the ability to apply finger dexterity.
7.    May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off.  All system employees must be