Pharmacy Technician
Location: Lenexa, Kansas
Description: Midwest Compounders Pharmacy is at present looking to employ Pharmacy Technician right now, this vacancy will be situated in Kansas. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Midwest Compounders Pharmacy is currently searching for a full time Kansas Licensed Pharmacy Technician. We offer a competitive salary, extensive benefits package, and great working environment.This position requires strong communication skills, teamwork, and great problem solving skills. Excellent written and telephonic communication skills are a must. We are searching for candidates that can be highly adaptable, efficient, and able to meet deadlines.What Makes this Job Unique? 9am to 5pm, MWF and 9am to 6pm TTH (No nights, weekends or holidays) No Drive Thru RequirementsAll candidates must posses: Kansas Pharmacy Technician Registration Minimum 2 years of Pharmacy Experience Ability to work well with others Professional Demeanor on the telephone Preference for candidates possessing: National Certification General Job Description Prepare compounded medications while under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist Essential Job Functions Purchasing and inventory control Enter and maintain inventory into the computer system. Have an understanding of inventory goals which include turnover rate, minimum quantity needed to reorder and methods required for low inventory Performs purchasing process by transmitting orders by phone modem or computer Order, label and count stock of medication, chemicals, compounded items, and supplies. "Checks-in' orders correctly-knows to contact person in charge if there are backorders Stock medications correctly-making sure medications that require a special environment are met such as refrigerated medications Retain proper storage and security environments for drugs. Understands the procedure for drug recalls Monitors proper drug storage conditions Maintain and merchandise over-the-counter medications, products and supplies. Administrative tasks Understand basic policy and procedures Able to differentiate between pharmacist and technician responsibilities Respects patient's confidentiality- follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Able to interact with other health professionals and customers Participate in customer service Answer and screen telephones calls, addressing questions or requests when proper. Displays proper phone etiquette Complies with professional and legal standards Triage incoming orders Assist customers by answering simple questions, finding items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information. Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients. Compounding Rotate through all work areas of the compounding laboratory/pharmacy Demonstrates an awareness of the responsibility of his or her position under the law, within the pharmacy, and as it relates to the pharmacy's practice of compounding, including all state and national laws, regulations, and standards Strong mathematical computation skills required Obtain written prescriptions or refill requests and check that information is complete and correct. Prepare medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Assist the pharmacist in accessing, reviewing, and processing patient records/orders in the compounding computer Proper use of compounding equipment such as balances and measuring devices, including procedures for choosing the appropriate measuring devices, limitations of weighing equipment and measuring apparatus and the significance of accuracy in measurements. Use of pharmaceutical techniques that essential to preparing compounds (for example, comminution, trituration, levigation, geometric dilution and pulverization by intervention) Measure, mix, count, label and record quantities of dosages of medications. Formula preparation and packaging of prescription orders Fill bottles with the correct, prescribed medications and type and affix labels. Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions (compounding). Medication formulations include but are not limited to the following: Oral solutions, troches, lollipops, lip balms, capsules, creams, ointments, lotions, rectal suppositories, ear drops and animal treats Operate and monitor and maintain work area and compounding equipment in a sanitary fashion including but not limited to equipment such as the ointment mill, tube sealer, electronic mortar and pestle, hot plates, electric and analytical balance, encapsulator, sieves, and glassware Maintain documentation as required for all prescriptions in an organized fashion
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This vacancy will be opened on: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:55:24 GMT
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