Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician

Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician

Location: Brookline, MO (65619)

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our elderly population? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!

Who we are: At Infinium Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to seniors residing in long term care facilities. We understand the critical role medication plays in their well-being. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to excellence and innovation in the field of long-term care pharmacy services.

Position Summary:

As a Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician, your role is crucial in providing pharmaceutical support and medication management services to patients residing in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, and rehabilitation centers. Your primary responsibility is to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately, efficiently, and safely to ensure optimal patient care.

Summary of Duties

• Prescription fulfillment (i.e., Various packaging, Compounding, IV preparations)
• Daily Fill including controlled substances
• Staging items for delivery
• First Dose supply fulfillment and management
• Customer service (i.e., receiving and processing order requests)
• Data Entry
• Other duties as needed

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Education

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

• Pharmacy Technician License required through Missouri Board of Pharmacy upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred, but not required

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a related field; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Long term care or Retail Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• IV or sterile/non-sterile compounding experience preferred
• Computer, email, fax and scanning knowledge
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment/self-driven
• Typing and /or data entry skills

Competencies

• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Continually required to sit and/or stand for up to 10 hours per day
• Having a range of motion from kneeling, to bending over to raising arms above head to frequently retrieve stock
• Frequently required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs
• Continually utilize visual acuity to read fine and/or small print, and to work off a computer screen for up to 10 hours/day
• Travel: 0%-5%

A background check and pre-employment drug screen is required.

Infinium Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protect by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Missouri Pharmacy Technician License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brookline, MO 65619 (Required)

Work Location: In person