What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Americas Pharmacy?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Pharmacy Technician and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care and medication management. In this role, you will support pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and managing medications across various pharmacy settings. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with all pharmaceutical regulations while providing compassionate service to patients and healthcare providers alike. This position offers an engaging opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment dedicated to improving health outcomes.
Duties
- Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, including sterile IV infusion compounding and aseptic technique procedures to ensure safe and accurate medication delivery using PrimeRX/MicroMerchant Systems.
- Manage medication inventory, perform data entry into pharmacy software systems, and maintain meticulous records for regulatory compliance.
- Support patient intake processes by verifying prescriptions, updating patient information, and ensuring proper documentation in accordance with state and federal pharmacy laws.
- Conduct pharmaceutical calculations accurately for drug dosages, infusion rates, and compounding procedures to guarantee precise medication administration.
- Ensure adherence to pharmaceutical regulatory standards by maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with drug regulation policies.
- Provide excellent patient service by answering questions, offering medication guidance, and supporting medication administration under supervision.
- Maintain sterile techniques during IV compounding and sterile IV admixture procedures while following hospital or community pharmacy protocols.
Skills
- PrimeRX Systems.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, and pharmacological medical terminology essential for accurate medication management.
- Familiarity with pharmacy software systems for data entry, medication tracking, and inventory management.
- Strong understanding of state healthcare regulations, drug regulation policies, and federal pharmacy laws to ensure compliance at all times.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
Join us in making a difference through dedicated pharmaceutical care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow while you contribute to improving patient health outcomes every day.
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $23