What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician PRN position at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia?
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, we are the oldest and largest state-wide social service nonprofit. Our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Our essential elements are Faith, Friendship and Service, and we strive to practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters’ (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 74 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at www.svdpgeorgia.org
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Summary: The St. Vincent de Paul Georgia Community Pharmacy provides maintenance medications to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and other chronic conditions at no cost. The PRN Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacy Director with all Pharmacy related operational duties on an as needed bases when the workload requires it and/or the regular Pharmacy Technician is not available. Applicants should be available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Responsibilities:
· Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPPA
· Assist pharmacy team with screening and processing client applications
· Establish and maintain patient profiles via pharmacy software
· Accurately prepare medications from stock bottles for dispensing
· Repackage and label products and extemporaneous doses
· Receive and input prescription orders into pharmacy software system
· Dispense refill medications and over-the-counter products in accordance with existing procedures
· Request and receive prescription refills from physicians
· Provide clients with necessary information about their prescriptions
· Monitor and maintain inventory of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies
· Place orders for required inventory
· Receive and record medications and pharmaceutical products
· Stock shelves
· Sort and properly label donated medication, DME, and medical supplies
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma/GED
· Active Pharmacy Technician license issued by the GA Board of Pharmacy
· Must be at least 18 years old
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Effective communication skills
· Ability to maintain clients’ confidential information
· Knowledge of basic pharmacy calculations
· Compassionate and empathetic
· Basic knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology
· Basic knowledge of generic and trade names of commonly prescribed medications
Job Type: PRN—as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent
- Active Pharmacy Technician license issued by the GA Board of Pharmacy (preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy technician experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location
Location
2050 Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee, GA 30341