What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY TECH position at Rocking Horse Community Health Center?
We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our team!
Rocking Horse Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to some of the area’s most vulnerable populations.
The organization is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician. This position will assist the Pharmacist(s) with prescription management and communication with prescribers regarding patient medications, assist patients over the phone and in person, responsible for confirming patient information prior to disbursing medications, and works with patients, prescribers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide beneficial pharmacy services. Experience with med sync program is a plus.
This opportunity has a generous compensation package as a full-time employee. As full-time you will be offered Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Company Paid Life, and LTD insurance, and the potential to earn and accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO per year along with 10 paid holidays.
RHCHC is located within walking distance of downtown Springfield, which offers a wonderful variety of locally owned & operated eateries, bakeries & coffee shops. Springfield is centrally located between Dayton & Columbus, which offers a high quality of life, and low cost of living in Southwestern Ohio. Clark County has excellent school systems and is home to Clark State College and Wittenberg University.
To apply for and learn more about our mission driven organization, please visit our website @ www.rockinghorsecenter.org. All inquiries are confidential.
Position Information:
Position Title: Pharmacy Technician
Primary Service Center: Springfield, Ohio (South Limestone Location)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Hourly position
Work Hours: Full-time position
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or (GED) is required. Active Registered Pharmacy Technician or active Certified Pharmacy Technician license from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is preferred.
Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology preferred.
Previous pharmacy experience is preferred. Experience with med sync program is a plus.
Ability to work in a team environment and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and patients.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is required.
Qualifications:Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Education and/or Experience:
- Active Registered Pharmacy Technician or active Certified Pharmacy Technician license from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous pharmacy experience, required
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
1. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
2. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamental of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
3. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
4. Computer skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Excel software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and the ability and skills to learn other software that pertains to the job.
5. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. An individual whom poses a direct threat to the health and safety of himself/herself or others in the workplace will be deemed not qualified for this position. Pharmacy license.
6. Other Skills and Abilities: The duties of this position are performed within the mission, vision, and values as defined by the Board of Directors. Must demonstrate an understanding of the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers as a safety net for all persons without regard for their ability to pay for services; appreciate patient-centered care in a medical home; and be committed to quality, comprehensive services through a team approach. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills are also necessary.
7. Confidentiality: The Pharmacy Technician is required to understand the privacy policies and procedures. Patient Health Information (PHI) is confidential, only the minimal amount of PHI necessary to accomplish the internal purpose is to be shared or released by staff.
8. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, tastes and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
9. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position involves interaction with patients and other members of the general public. In working with clinical staff, exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues may occur. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.