Primary Role:

Performs non-judgmental, technical tasks in the pharmacy such as generating reports, maintaining pharmacy inventory, assisting pharmacist as necessary. Pharmacy technicians/trainees that have undergone proper training and are under the direct supervision of a pharmacist may perform the duties listed. The pharmacist verifies the accuracy of any duty performed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist customers while at the register and make phone calls to patients to remind them to pick up their medication.
• Assists in receiving and unpacking orders, checks against invoices sent by manufacturer, prices medications accordingly and maintains good stock flow from stock room.
• Keeps records of all prescriptions filled; files prescriptions.
• Assists the pharmacist with the counting and pouring of medications and labels medication container.
• Obtains counseling information from computer and attaches it to the prescription.
• Places inventory orders.
• Maintains cleanliness within the pharmacy and cleans utensils and equipment used.
• Runs daily and monthly reports.
• Assists in keeping stock free of expired medications.
• Answers the telephone and refers all pertinent questions to the pharmacists.
• Enters prescription data into computer system and runs the labels.
• Transmits orders for replenishment.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels in stock room by entering invoices of medicine ordered.
• Assists in taking yearly and monthly inventory of medications on hand and prepares reports as necessary.
• Retrieves bags not picked up after 10 working days for Return to Stock Processing.
• Receives refill authorization requests sends refill requests.
• Deliver medications, utilizing company vehicle, within FHN service area.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 “Nuvem provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.”   

Required Education & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 2 years of employment
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Possess strong customer service skills in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
• Proficient and comfortable with computer software (MS Office etc)

Experience:

• One year experience in a pharmaceutical office setting

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Requires sitting, bending, stooping, walking and stretching for extensive periods of time.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
• Frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.