What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Associate position at KPH Healthcare Services?
Overview
Scope of Responsibilities: Works under direct supervision of a pharmacist. Follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks
Job Summary: Assist pharmacy staff in the filling of incoming prescriptions
Responsibilities
Job Duties:
- Provide quality customer service to all customers
- Assist in the stocking of inventory from supplier orders
- Restock workstation filling supplies
- Print delivery manifest
- Scan medications to proper bins
- Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a professional environment
- Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Attendance Requirements:
Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED
- Preferred: AS Degree or Higher
Experience:
- Preferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience
Required (Vermont Employees Only):
- Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician
Required (New Hampshire Employees Only):
- Registered with the State of New Hampshire as a Pharmacy Technician
Required Ohio Employees Only):
- Registered with the State of Ohio as a Pharmacy Technician
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Drug test
- Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
- Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position
Job Skill Requirements:
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Outstanding customer service skills
- General knowledge of medications and physician orders
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Requires the ability to stand throughout the duration of the shift
- Limited lifting up to 80 lbs
- Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test
Required Training:
- HIPPA Privacy Course
- HIPPA Security Course
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
- MethGuard Course
Behavioral Traits Required:
- Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and other in contact with
- Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
- Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
- Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
- Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
- Customer Service: Must provide appropriate customer service (for Kinney customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
- Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
- Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams