What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at LifeMD?
About us
LifeMD is a leading provider of virtual primary care committed to enhancing access to quality and affordable virtual and in-home healthcare. Catering to a wide range of health needs, LifeMD covers over 200 conditions, including primary care, men’s and women’s health, allergy & asthma, and dermatology. The company operates a vertically-integrated proprietary digital care platform, backed by a 50-state affiliated medical group and a US-based patient care center. LifeMD was recently ranked #166 in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 500.
About the role
This position will play a vital role in our high volume mail order pharmacy. As a closed door pharmacy, our focus is on fulfilling patient prescriptions in an accurate, timely manner. Patient interaction will be limited.
Responsibilities
- All activities will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Filling individual prescription orders both manually and with the aid of a semi-automated device prior to final verification by a pharmacist
- Cassette filling of semi-automated dispensing device
- Bubble packing medications
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
- Packing orders for shipping
- Fulfilling over the counter orders in the adjacent warehouse
- Checking inventory into the pharmacy and inventory management systems
- Routinely checking for and quarantining outdated medications
- Perform continuing education required for pharmacy technician certification renewal (at such a time that Pennsylvania statutes require it)
- Receiving and organizing: Unloading deliveries, moving and organizing merchandise, and putting away inventory
- Processing orders: Reading and understanding work orders, picking items, and labeling products
- Packing and shipping: Inspecting items for damage, packaging them, and loading them onto trucks
- Quality control: Ensuring that products meet quality requirements and that shipments are accurate
- Inventory cycle counting
- Updating systems: Updating inventory tracking systems and finalizing work orders
- May be trained to use a forklift
- Kitting/preparing inventory needs for the pharmacy and Amazon
- Any other duties assigned by a manager or pharmacist
- At least 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED
- PTCB Certification is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to pass FBI background check and get registered with Pennsylvania as a pharmacy technician trainee
- Experience with compounding is a plus
- Mail order pharmacy experience is a plus
- Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction and multiplication) and count accurately
- Ability to learn and perform operations within pharmacy management software systems
- Read, comprehend and implement company policies and procedures in daily practice
- Fast learner with a detail oriented mindset
- Perform effectively as a member of a larger team
- Dedication to punctuality and low absenteeism
- Starting Pay: $20/hr
- Up to $23/hr for extensive experience compounding from raw ingredients (suspensions, solutions, troches, capsules)
- Up to $28.50/hr for extensive tableting experience
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development