Lead Pharmacy Dispensing Technician, Second Shift

Job Address: 15063 MacCorkle Avenue Cabin Creek, WV 25035 As Lead Dispensing Technician, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the dispensing pharmacy technician team to ensure proper preparation of medications for order fulfillment through physical as well as automated packaging. Schedule: This second shift position works either four 10-hour shifts (3:30p-2a) or five 8-hour shifts (5:30p-2a). Shifts would be mostly Monday through Friday, but sometimes weekends would be needed. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in the long-term care industry Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting PTCB National Certification Dispensing Technician duties include the following: Prepare prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, and at times mixing medication. Make requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacists. Receive and maintain inventory of drugs and chemicals and ensure their security. Verify that information on the prescription is complete and accurate. Print prescription labels and package prescriptions according to Long Term Care policy standards. Prepack medications using unit dose sealers. Monitor/document prepack product expiration dates and lot numbers appropriately. Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. Assist in automated compliance packaging dispensing process Assist in Narcotic Room activities to prepare Controlled Substance prescriptions according to Long Term Care Standards and Pharmacy Policy and Procedures. Assist in preparing non-sterile compounded products. Assist in preparing sterile compounded products after appropriate training. Additional tasks and responsibilities of the lead dispensing technician include: Creating weekly dispensing technician schedules as well assigning technicians to specific tasks as deemed necessary Leading, assisting, instructing, and overseeing the work of pharmacy dispensing technicians in all dispensing areas Providing regular and timely feedback on pharmacy technician performance Partnering with pharmacy leaders on team training plans Assisting in orientation, training, and education of all dispensing technicians Supporting the pharmacists on duty in guaranteeing security and efficiency in running of the pharmacy with order fulfillment Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacy general manager and pharmacist in charge. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.