What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Clerk position at Spectra Force?
Position Title: Pharmacy Clerk Work Location: Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Assignment Duration: 3 Months Work Schedule: Sunday: 9am-5:30pm, Monday: 9am-2pm, Wednesday: 9am-2pm, Friday: 9am-5:30pm (35 Hours), plus mandatory overtime. Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: The ideal candidate will be able to fill prescription requests accurately and efficiently in an automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Support Associate prepares, packages, sorts and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment. Background & Context: Role supports medication fulfillment operations for our organization in a production-style pharmacy setting. Key Responsibilities: Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Retrieve and process Unit of Use and Bulk items Read computer generated screens to find indicated medication on labeled shelves, verify size and strength of the product before filling order Replenish medication in automated cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product. Basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescription. Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product for replenishment. Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues Maintain focus and acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks with absolute accuracy. Maintains the pharmacy floor in a clean and orderly condition. Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy. Processes orders for shipping including folding/packing paperwork and attaching shipping label. Ability to fill, pack and ship prescriptions with 100% accuracy and efficiency using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and supported hardware and software. Also responsible for housekeeping and other duties as assigned. Adheres to and promotes the Company's Shared ICARE Principles Mandatory overtime required based on business need. Qualification & Experience: HS diploma/GED or equivalent experience Able to lift up to 30lbs. Able to select and lift objects from shelves and carry to order filling line. Able to consistently carry 20 – 30 lbs. of merchandise. Standing/walking continuously during the shift (8 hours per day) Requires bending, twisting, reaching, grasping and pinching. Basic math, reading and writing skills required. Visual acuity to read computer screens, handheld scanners and labels Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and professional standards Good computer skills Warehouse experience a plus Exhibit customer service to all team members and strong interpersonal skills in a constantly changing production environment. Pharmacy Tech degree (not required in NYS) Excellent attention to detail Quality focused Climate controlled environment Positive Attitude – handles adversity and ambiguity well Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable): Able to lift up to 30lbs. Able to select and lift objects from shelves and carry to order filling line. Able to consistently carry 20 – 30 lbs. of merchandise. Standing/walking continuously during the shift (8 hours per day). Requires bending, twisting, reaching, grasping and pinching. Climate controlled environment.
Salary : $175