RCCA seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to assists in preparing and dispensing drugs to patients. Verifies that prescriptions are filled correctly and in a timely manner. Interacts with patients in delivering medications and completing other clerical transactions. Receives, records, and stores medications coming into the pharmacy. Maintains stock of prescription medications and informs pharmacist of inventory needs.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide: Health, dental, and vision plans, Wellness program, Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan, Life insurance, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Employee
Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay, Tuition discounts with numerous universities, Employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
We believe these benefits
- Gathers, organizes, and assesses patient information
- Supplies patients with information and education on their prescriptions
- Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and pharmacy policies
- Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information
- Takes inventory of drugs on hand and records results
- Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the pharmacist
- Maintains electronic patient information
- Prepares billing information for medications
- Completes patients' sales transactions for purchase of prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as other pharmaceutical products.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a pharmacy is strongly preferred
- Physical ability to remain standing for most of an 8-hour shift
- Technological proficiency in pharmacy dispensing software, Microsoft Office suite, and report processing
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment