Department Name: Pharmacy
Position Title: Pharmacy Technician
Position Reports to: Pharmacist
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JOB STATEMENT/SUMMARY
The pharmacy technician assists in expeditiously filling patient prescriptions within federal, state, and local guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Assists in filling prescriptions.
- Assists patients with the purchase of prescriptions.
- Ensures shelves, storage areas, etc. are clean and neat.
- Assists in processing drug orders and stocking shelves.
- Answers telephone calls and communicates with patients regarding telephone orders.
- Dispenses medications according to all federal, state, and local laws.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies
- Communication (spoken and written)
- Confidentiality (according to HIPAA guidelines)
- Professionalism (with patients, colleagues, and others)
- Excellent Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Mathematical Skills
- Cultural Competence (sensitivity to the mission of CHS)
Education (level and type) and Related Work Experience
Certified pharmacy technician preferred. High school diploma with at least three years of pharmacy experience required.
Safety & Health
Employees are expected to follow CHS safety and health policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has NO supervisory responsibilities.
DISCLAIMER
This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The table below shows how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: | ||||
Activity | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 |
Standing |
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| X |
Walking |
| X |
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Sitting |
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| X |
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Using hands to finger, handle or feel |
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| X |
Reaching with hands and arms |
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| X |
Climbing or Balancing |
| X |
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Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling |
| X |
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Talking or hearing |
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| X |
Tasting or smelling | X |
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Driving |
| X |
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Lifting up to 25 pounds |
| X |
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This position is described as light physical activity job. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with frequent interruptions. | ||||
Conditions of Employment
Security and Background Requirements
If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all applicants. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
Department of Homeland Security
If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS.
Direct Deposit
All employees are required to have bi-weekly payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Other Requirements of Employment
- WV Cares Clearance
- Drug Screening
- Driver’s License
EEO Statement
Coplin Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coplin Health Systems complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Coplin Health Systems expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coplin Health Systems’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description, that I understand the requirements of this position, that I am qualified and able to perform the requirements associated with this position, and that the job description may be revised by Coplin Health Systems at any time.