What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at West Wichita Family Physicians, PA?
Pharmacy Technician
West Wichita Family Physicians
Location: Wichita, KS, 67212
We are a family-oriented company that supports you, your family, and your work life balance. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care. Experience in pharmacy practice is essential, and candidates who are already certified to administer immunizations or are willing to become certified will be given priority.
Responsibilities:
- Medication Dispensing: Accurately fill prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensuring the correct medication, dosage, and instructions are provided.
- Immunization Administration: Administer immunizations as needed, if certified. If not certified, willingness to complete immunization certification will be required.
- Patient Interaction: Assist patients with medication-related inquiries, providing clear and compassionate communication about their prescriptions, dosages, and side effects.
- Inventory Management: Manage and monitor inventory, ensuring the pharmacy is fully stocked with necessary medications, supplies, and equipment. Assist with ordering and restocking as needed.
- Prescription Processing: Review medication orders for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with physicians or patients as necessary.
- Compounding: Prepare medications according to prescriptions that may require compounding.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to state and federal regulations, including controlled substances handling, pharmacy safety standards, and patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
- Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate patient and medication records, including immunization records, and ensure proper documentation of all interactions.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, and the support staff to ensure optimal patient care and the smooth functioning of the pharmacy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Certification: Valid Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail or clinical setting.
- Immunization Certification: Preferred to be certified to administer immunizations. If not currently certified, the candidate must be willing to obtain certification within a specified period.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication dispensing and documentation.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients and healthcare providers.
- Problem Solving: Ability to handle complex situations with professionalism and calmness, resolving issues efficiently.
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with pharmacy management software, and ability to learn and use new technologies.
- Team-Oriented: Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy and dynamic environment.
- Customer Service: A compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare, with an emphasis on positive patient interactions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Immunization Certification: A current immunization certification or willingness to complete certification within a specified period.
- Bilingual: Ability to communicate in more than one language is a plus.
This is a full-time position with the majority of the work hours occurring Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. We offer a generous paid time off plan, in addition to a suite of employee benefits.
West Wichita Family Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who believes in the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. It is our intent that all management actions, such as recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, terminations and WWFP sponsored training and related activities be administered without regard to race, religion, age, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status or any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Company is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.