Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

POSITION PURPOSE: This position is responsible for preparing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedure. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. Must be able to interpret written prescriptions, perform pharmacy calculations, and maintain efficiency and accuracy even when the pharmacy is busy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to prepare prescriptions efficiently and accurately.
• Experience in managing inventory and handling OTC enquiries.
• Dispensing prescriptions
• Interpreting, screening and resolving any discrepancies under the guidance of the Pharmacist
• Ensure maintenance of adequate supply of pharmaceutical items paying close items to stock rotation and monitoring of expiration dates.
• Enter-access and verify data accuracy in computer system
• Contribute to high efficient work flow of the pharmacy by maintaining a high productivity level and error-free work delivery
• Establish and maintain patient profiles
• Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal customers
• Ensure familiarity with common pharmacy practices, concepts and procedures
• Replenish shelves daily from excess stock and make note of low stock for re-ordering.
• Compound mixtures or medications (e.g. oral suspensions, topical ointments and/or creams).
• Pre-package bulk medications.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice.
• Assist other pharmacy technicians.
• Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques including monitoring of expired goods.
• Receive ordered stock and assist with packing of new goods received.
• Maintain areas/shelves designated for cleaning
• Assist with cashiering in dispensary as the need arises.
• Liaise with Purchasing dept. in Montego Bay for coordination of purchases and inventory activities
• Pricing of all goods received on a timely basis.
• Ensure that all items on the shelves have correct prices.
• Request goods from other location on a weekly basis or as needed to replenish stock
• Performs other duties which may be assigned by the pharmacist or supervisor.
• In addition to performance of the essential functions above, this position may be required to perform a combination of other supportive functions, to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of Fontana Limited.

Other:

• In order to properly service our clients, you may be required to work outside of our scheduled business hours.
• Timely execution of duties in keeping with pre-arranged schedule.
• Care and diligence in protecting the organization’s assets

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Considerable physical activity. May require handling of objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

EXPERIENCE; EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (from a recognized institution)
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• High School Diploma

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• A positive attitude to continued learning
• Must maintain confidentiality of customers’ information
• Ability to work in a detail oriented manner
• Extensive knowledge of pharmacological terminology
• Great attention to detail and carefulness
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding customer service orientation
• Must be able to verify the prescription and setting the price based on insurance information
• Expert in mathematical calculations
• Proven ability to follow written instructions and specific directions
• Working knowledge of the procedures and standards used in labelling and dispensing medication
• Must possess a high level of accuracy
• Must possess a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Willingness to demonstrate lateral service and support in a cooperative and pleasant manner for the overall good of the company.

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, extremely collegial
• Active Listener
• Outstanding communications skills, written and oral
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment
• Self-motivated; Hands-on, leads by example
• Show enthusiasm with customers and other team members
• Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail
• Integrity/ethics beyond reproach
• Constantly looking to apply best practices
• Predisposition to mentor and subsequently increase responsibilities as team develops