Pharmacy Technician

SUMMARY

Prepares prescriptions and provides other health-care products under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist and fills stock replacements
• Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacist
• Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of drugs and chemicals, and ensures their security
• Helps maintain an orderly, clean environment, including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies
• Enters data in computer system; records all prescriptions, purchase orders, stock orders, requisitions, and disbursements
• Under direction of pharmacist, removes unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepares for return or disposal
• Performs general clerical duties for the department
• Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, and seminars to learn agency policy, rules, regulations, and procedures; participates in on-going in-service training as well as external training
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician training course, or a minimum of 1 year of on-the-job training
• National certification preferred, but not required
• State licensing, as required
• Must complete all in-service and external training requirements
• Commitment to the mission of Red Rock BHS
• Two years of relevant experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.