The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist in all routine tasks and manages the Pharmacy Department according to established policies and state regulations. Key duties include assisting patients, preparing and labeling prescriptions, managing inventory, and handling prescription orders and transfers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and must have completed an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program as per state regulations. Required credentials include active State Certified Pharmacy Technician registration and current National Pharmacy Technician Board Certification (PTCB or ExCPT).
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Job description
Job summary
Under the direct supervision of New Horizon Family Health Services Lead Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician shall assist the Pharmacist in performing all routine tasks and in managing and coordinating all aspects of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with established policies and procedures set forth by the Corporation and within the constraints as stated by the State Board of Pharmacy Act. DUTIES PERFORMED
Assist patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders
Create a profile of the patient’s demographic and insurance information in the computer or update the patient’s profile
Assist the pharmacist in providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy service
Assist the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions; select drug or device, place meds in suitable container, appropriately label Rx container.
Accept written or electronic prescriptions
Receive and initiate verbal telephone orders
Conduct prescription transfers
Receive verbal request from patients for available refills
Perform initial interpretation of licensed practitioner prescription orders
At point of sale, verify that customer receives correct prescription(s)
Check in wholesale orders, place merchandise of shelves and verify all associated paperwork
Screen telephone calls for the pharmacist
Check for drug outdates; pull from shelf, adjust inventory; process return paperwork
Stock automatic dispensers (if applicable to location)
Return Rxs to stock according to pharmacy procedure
Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization
Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques
Maintain orderly workflow for pharmacy staff
Maintain accurate cash register sales and records
Enter prescription orders into the computer
Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims
Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions
Prepare and maintain the pharmacy inventory
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Sick leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Bonuses
Annual Leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Continuing education courses
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into own practice
Assist in training new pharmacy employees
Assist other pharmacy technicians
Qualifications
Education
Must have successfully completed High School or GED equivalent.
Must have successfully completed a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) per SC Board of Pharmacy regulations
Requirements
Must have State Certified Pharmacy Technician registration in good standing with the SC Board of Pharmacy
Must have a current National Pharmacy Technician Board Certification (PTCB or ExCPT)
Experience
Minimum 3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Benefits
and Perks: New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.
Automatic:
Annual Leave
Sick leave
Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday
Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met
Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Optional:
Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
Mission
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
