Pharmacy Technician
Company: Ocean Health Initiatives
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) is a
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing
quality, accessible and comprehensive primary health care to the
residents of Ocean and Monmouth County; regardless of ones economic
status. Our Health Center Locations: Brick, Freehold, Lakewood,
Little Egg Harbor, Manahawkin, Manchester and Toms River; with our
school-based Wellness Programs located within the Clifton Ave Grade
School, Lakewood; and Lakewood High School. OHI services include
family and internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health,
nutrition, OB/GYN women's health, dental, family planning,
specialty care, pharmacies, PrEP, and a STI clinic. Hours:
Full-time hours are M-F 8:00am- 4:30pm with rotating
evening/Saturday shifts (subject to seasonal changes and
business/site needs) Bilingual English and Spanish is Required
Position Summary: The pharmacy technician works under licensed
pharmacists to prepare and dispense medications to patients of the
health center in accordance to all local and federal laws governing
practice of pharmacy. The pharmacy technician will also serve to
provide exceptional customer service to all patients and staff
members of the health center as well as perform the duties listed
below. Responsibilities : Dispenses prescription drugs and other
healthcare items to patients as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
Will begin their day by getting the pharmacy ready for business.
This includes turning on equipment such as computers, printers and
scanners. They must also sterilize the counter tops, pill counting
trays, and other medication measuring devices. Follows safety and
security guidelines and related laws and regulations when handling,
storing, and providing pharmacy records, and when filling
prescriptions. Able to check the entire inventory every month for
expired medications. Is able to process medications which are near
expiring are shipped back Inmar Inc. Processes prescriptions from
start to finish in the pharmacy filling software. Prepares
medications by providing the pharmacist the labeled medication(s)
with appropriate patient educational material for final
verification. Greets patients, responds to patients' questions
about medications by arranging for them to speak with the
pharmacist. Gathers appropriate medication information such as
allergies, insurance information from the patient chart in Athena
in order to add new patients in the pharmacy patient database, and
updating patient's language preference. Handles clerical duties,
such as answering phones, and operating the cash register
Acknowledges and rings up patient medication(s) at pickup in a
timely manner. Answers phone calls from patients and staff in a
timely manner. Verifies last name, DOB, and address of all patients
prior to the sale of any medication. Maintains merchandise
presentation in the Pharmacy by stocking and rotating merchandise
on pharmacy shelves; removing damaged or expired medications from
inventory and updating on hand counts in RXQ-Liberty Quickly and
accurately stocks daily medication deliveries and accounts for any
discrepancies by notifying the pharmacist on duty. Also fills all
out of stock prescriptions from the prior business day in a timely
fashion. When on duty with a pharmacist; will count registers down
to $150 on a nightly basis and will perform the duties to complete
the end of day process at the POS. When on duty with a pharmacist,
will drop daily cash envelope with necessary paperwork in the
designated safe. Execution and Results: Get Results - Ensures work
is done correctly, accurately, and timely in order to meet
deadlines. Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Work -
Accepts responsibility and meets expectations for own work.
Influence and Communicate: Share Information -Effectively
communicates to associates and customers in a respectful and
professional manner. Ethics and Compliance: Perform to Ethical
Standards -Shows integrity and ethical behavior in all work
situations. Reports ethical and compliance issues promptly.
Adaptability: Adapt - Adapts to changing work demands and feedback.
Constantly strives to achieve excellence in day-to-day operations
of respective department. Ensures compliance with Ocean Health
Initiatives employee handbook. Attends all mandatory in-services
and meetings required by administration. Completes all mandatory
in-services in a timely fashion. Is highly accountable for one's
own productivity. In order to maintain transparency, all projects
must be represented clearly on a project board in Monday.com. You
are responsible for ensuring the board is always updated and
accurate and that information is accessible to those that need it.
Completes other duties as assigned. Requirements : HS Diploma or
GED Meets state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, such
as minimum age, registration, certification when required by the
State Board of Pharmacy The above responsibilities represent those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. To perform these essential job
functions, an employee must be able to meet certain physical and
aptitude requirements as described below. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
their essential functions, as required under the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA") or other applicable state/local law.
Physical/Aptitude/Environmental Demands: While performing the
duties of this job, an employee will generally be required to sit
(i) during at least 10 % of their work shift; or (ii) at least 1
hours in a 8 hour shift; and will generally be required to stand
(i) during at least 90 % of their work shift; or (ii) at least 7
hours in a 8 hour shift. The employee will be required to walk or
ambulate around the office. The employee must have sufficient
vision and use their arms, fingers and/or hands to manipulate and
use office equipment, including but not limited to, telephones,
computers, computer keyboard, and cabinets/drawers. The employee
must be able to occasionally lift and carry approximately 10
pounds. The employee will be frequently required to stoop, bend,
reach, pull, push, kneel and/or crouch, e.g. to retrieve supplies,
stock cabinets, file records. The employee must be able to
communicate in a manner that is understood by patients and other
employees. An employee must be able to function and perform their
duties while under the inherent stresses of a busy office setting
with a high volume of patients. Ocean Health Initiatives is firmly
committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide
equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, Ocean
Health does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national
origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion,
marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political
affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status. In
accordance with New Jersey Executive order (COVID-19 No.283) in
conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are
a requirement for Ocean Health Initiatives as well as many other
Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination and the booster
shot is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you
have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human
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