What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at New Horizon Family Health Services?
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of New Horizon Family Health Services Lead Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician shall assist the Pharmacist in performing all routine tasks and in managing and coordinating all aspects of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with established policies and procedures set forth by the Corporation and within the constraints as stated by the State Board of Pharmacy Act.
DUTIES PERFORMED
Education
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Under the direct supervision of New Horizon Family Health Services Lead Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician shall assist the Pharmacist in performing all routine tasks and in managing and coordinating all aspects of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with established policies and procedures set forth by the Corporation and within the constraints as stated by the State Board of Pharmacy Act.
DUTIES PERFORMED
- Assist patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders
- Create a profile of the patient’s demographic and insurance information in the computer or update the patient’s profile
- Assist the pharmacist in providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy service
- Assist the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions; select drug or device, place meds in suitable container, appropriately label Rx container.
- Accept written or electronic prescriptions
- Receive and initiate verbal telephone orders
- Conduct prescription transfers
- Receive verbal request from patients for available refills
- Perform initial interpretation of licensed practitioner prescription orders
- At point of sale, verify that customer receives correct prescription(s)
- Check in wholesale orders, place merchandise of shelves and verify all associated paperwork
- Screen telephone calls for the pharmacist
- Check for drug outdates; pull from shelf, adjust inventory; process return paperwork
- Stock automatic dispensers (if applicable to location)
- Return Rxs to stock according to pharmacy procedure
- Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization
- Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques
- Maintain orderly workflow for pharmacy staff
- Maintain accurate cash register sales and records
- Enter prescription orders into the computer
- Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims
- Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions
- Prepare and maintain the pharmacy inventory
- Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
- Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into own practice
- Assist in training new pharmacy employees
- Assist other pharmacy technicians
Education
- Must have successfully completed High School or GED equivalent.
- Must have successfully completed a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) per SC Board of Pharmacy regulations
- Must have State Certified Pharmacy Technician registration in good standing with the SC Board of Pharmacy
- Must have a current National Pharmacy Technician Board Certification (PTCB or ExCPT)
- Minimum 3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees.
- Automatic:
- Annual Leave
- Sick leave
- Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday
- Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met
- Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
- Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Optional:
- Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.
ICARE Values
The ICARE values of New Horizon Family Health Services guide our employees toward achieving the mission of our company and our vision for our community. Our values stand for Integrity, Collaborations, Accountability, Respect, and Enrichment.
Community
Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.