MedPharm is seeking highly motivated, positive, enthusiastic, and patient focused Pharmacy Technicians to join our dynamic and fast growing retail pharmaceutical team.
MedPharm offers competitive compensation and an array of fringe benefits such as but not limited to medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), Roth, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave and company paid subscription to continuing education material.
MedPharm Group of Companies owns and operates 5 Retail Pharmacies located across our beautiful island of Guam in Dededo, Mangilao, Sinajana, Agat and Tamuning.
MedPharm Group of Companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, EEO Is The Law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at 1 (671) 632-6000 or email at hr @ medpharmusa.net. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.
JOB SUMMARY
The position is an Intern position and is required to learn practical knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform functions required of a Licensed Certified Pharmacy Technician. The Technician Intern will assist Pharmacy Technician’s with preparing medications for Pharmacist to dispense to customers or health professionals. In addition, this position will perform customer service functions to include but not limited to accepting, routing and releasing customer’s prescription orders, processing insurance and customer payments utilizing point of sale equipment, maintaining and organizing inventory and pharmacy premises.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- Gain necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities require to process prescriptions; intake, typing, filling, and prepping for Pharmacist to verify customer prescription orders timely and efficiently.
- Obtain the necessary knowledge of processing patient insurance and prescription payments to include the requirements of each insurances’ pharmacy prescription benefits.
- Deliver exceptional customer service in all communication channels to both internal and external customers.
- Learn the process workflow for Inventory Management: Receive, Record, Track and Stock inventory.
- Maintain and ensure that pharmacy is organized and sanitary.
- All other duties as assigned by Pharmacist-In-Charge, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor/Lead and Pharmacy Operations Manager.
- Upon completion of hours required to obtain Guam Pharmacy Technician License, the Intern will transition to a Pharmacy Technician I.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma required, some college level coursework in Pharmacology a plus but not required.
- Current, valid certificate as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) highly preferred.
- Must be able to complete the required internship hours associated with becoming a Licensed Pharmacy Technician.
- Must be able to clear an OIG Exclusions Search.
- Must be able to deliver exceptional customer service while under extreme pressure.
- Must demonstrate the ability to remain personable and professional when dealing with difficult customers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- May be standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and leaning up to 90% of the time.
- May be seated for short or long periods of time utilizing office equipment such as a calculator, cash register, computer and other pharmaceutical equipment.
- Must be able to count, pinch, pick, write and lift with or without assistance.
Pay: From $10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
