The Pharmacy Technician performs clerical and technical tasks necessary to operate a pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician collaborates with members of the pharmacy and health care team to promote total patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medications prescribed by physicians
• Assists pharmacists, physicians, nursing and clinical personnel with pharmacy services
• Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff
• Checks equipment, supplies, inventory and accessories on a regular basis per department protocol
• Processes prescriptions, evaluates for quality and accurate patient identification and side labeling
• Greets patients, verifies patient identification and physician orders
• After pharmacists review the order for errors or potential problems, technicians transcribe the relevant information about the patient and the prescribed medications into the patient's chart
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Assists in keeping pharmacy clean and organized
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent certification
• Graduate of accredited Pharmacy Technology Program
• PTCB or NPTA license preferred or as required by state/contract
• Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.