Description:
(CLOSED DOOR PHARMACY) Pharmacy Technician Opportunity
Lifemed (A Friesen Group Company) Northern California’s leading long-term care pharmacy, trusted by facilities across the North State for compassionate and reliable pharmacy solutions. Currently seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician to help support our long-term care team. Ideal candidate would be driven, detailed, highly precise and accurate, works well in a team environment and has values that align with the company.
If you want to be part of a team that values the responsibility and privilege of supporting patient care behind the scenes, you should apply!
If you believe accuracy, consistency, and accountability matter in a pharmacy setting, you may be a good match.
If you are truly detail oriented and thrive in a fast paced, closed door pharmacy environment, this role would suit you well.
If you have a “we do what it takes to achieve the common goal” mindset and enjoy working as part of a team, you should apply!
If you are reliable, dependable, and take pride in precise, high quality work, you would be a good fit.
If you want to grow your pharmacy career in a closed door, long term care setting without retail pressures, this opportunity may be right for you.
Our Core Values at Lifemed are:
HUMAN VALUE | TAKE OWNERSHIP | MAKE THE DIFFERENCE | SET THE PACE | EMBRACE CHANGE
BenefitsCLOSED DOOR PHARMACYMedical/Dental/VisionFlexible Spending Account401K with generous company matchPaid Time Off BenefitsPersonal Holiday BenefitWellness BenefitCompany Sponsored EventsRecognition/Reward ProgramEmployee Referral Incentive ProgramTuition/Education Reimbursement
Filling Responsibilities
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Pull medications from shelf or stock.
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Read new RX’s to ensure accurate processing of prescription labels (i.e., patient name, doctor name, drug, directions, dosage, etc.).
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Identify proper medications and match them with script.
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Carefully measure and administer IV solutions, keeping track of inventory, count, pour or measure pharmaceuticals.
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Place products into proper container, affix RX label, and ensure all required fields are correct.
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Assist with processing prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner
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Verify patient information in computer system, ensuring personal and billing information is correct.
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Ensure prescriptions are filled in the order of urgency.
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Forward prescription and paperwork to Supervisor for review, as needed.
Processing Responsibilities
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Process all prescriptions in the order of urgency.
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Process all prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner according to division policy and procedures, ensuring accurate patient information, doctor, drug, quantity, directions, refills, days supply, DAW and billing information.
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Interpret new RX’s and enter information into the computer using generic medication, when available, unless specifically requested by the doctor, patient or as directed by the third party insurance plan.
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Check for potential drug or allergy interactions and consult with pharmacist as needed
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Review all alerts, notes and comment fields for accurate processing of prescription.
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Select medications appropriate for cycle fill and calculate new RX’s for the appropriate quantity to reach the facility's cycle date.
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Process all incoming new and refill prescriptions including pending RX’s in all folders and batches according to division policy and procedures.
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Resolve questions and/or billing issues regarding prescriptions, that can be quickly resolved.
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Communicate all pending actions to technicians (i.e. split orders, denial reasons, changes, etc..)
Operational Responsibilities
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Recognize and assure that problems are resolved through the proper hierarchy of the store and in accordance with company policy.
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Ensure a clean and orderly work area.
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Maintain adequate supplies for daily operations.
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Always follow quality assurance and procedures.
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Work with Assistant Manager on pulling drugs that need to be returned.
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Notify Supervisor immediately of any equipment failures or needs if necessary.
Other Responsibilities
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Prepare and organize documentation for all controlled medications dispensed
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Assist in other areas of pharmacy when needed.
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Process prescription transfers in an accurate and timely manner.
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Answer telephone calls in a professional and timely manner.
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Resolve customer situations/problems and request assistance if necessary.
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Accurately and efficiently operate, and process prescriptions as needed
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Resolve questions regarding prescriptions and/or billing
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Be compliant with responsibilities of tech duties from the Board of Pharmacy
Requirements:
Experience
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Minimum of 6 months previous Pharmacy Tech experience
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1-2 years previous Pharmacy Tech experience preferred
Education
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Must have high school diploma or equivalent
License
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Must have a valid license and be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Special Skills
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Demonstrates extreme confidentiality with all customer and company information.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Conscientious and provides a professional image.
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Exceptional multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
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Possess accurate and efficient typing and key boarding skills.
Training
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Maintain knowledge of insurance formulary and non-formulary medications.
