Under the supervision of the supervisor and a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I prepares, counts, labels, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals for Pharmacists approval. The pharmacy technician interacts with the other teams in the pharmacy in an effort to provide accurately dispensed prescriptions on a scheduled basis according to the shipping times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under a pharmacist’s supervision, fills prescription orders
• Prepares, packages and affixes proper auxiliary labels on a timely basis specifying name of drug, strength, route of administration and quantity
• Places proper paperwork along with an initialed picking slip and the medication together for the pharmacist's approval
• Restocks the pharmacy when supplies diminish
• Ensures that all supplies (i.e. meds, bags, cold packs, vials, etc.) are in proper order prior to starting work
• Responsible for checking in and putting away the order in its proper place in a timely fashion
• Responsible for checking, bagging and sealing the drugs with their appropriate paperwork
• Performs expiration dating review of all medications on a scheduled basis or at each restocking period
• Maintains all related records, logs and any other related files as determined by the pharmacy management
• Maintains a working knowledge of the specific pharmacy area/functions hired to work in as well as cross training in other areas throughout the pharmacy as indicated by management
• Courteously assists all customers, internal and external

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs technician assignments for the day or by special assignment as requested by pharmacy management
• Maintains a neat, clean and organized work place at all times
• Assists, as needed, in keeping pharmacy clean and well organized (e.g., trash removal, daily cleaning, etc.)
• Maintains scheduling flexibility to ensure availability to meet the needs of the department for all hours of operation
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance regulations and requirements
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
• Demonstrates thoroughness with all work related activities; strives to continually improve quality and productivity results displayed by pharmacy personnel on an ongoing basis
• Abides by all policies, procedure, and protocols set forth in the departmental and CCS Medical personnel and administrative policy manuals

Position Accountability

• Cost Control: Responsible for ensuring the prescription fill process is accurate
• Quality Control: Ensures that company philosophies, policies and procedures regarding patients, government agencies and other vendors are maintained
• Customer Service: Ensures that patients are treated with the highest level of customer service, per company policies
• Records: Responsible for maintaining accurate patient records
• Compliance: Ensures effective documentation and adherence to Medicare and private insurance guidelines.
• Confidentiality: Adheres to HIPAA guidelines and company privacy and confidentiality policies
• Safety: Direct access to prescription medication, this position must follow all applicable CCS Medical, federal and state regulations

Responsibility

Reports to: Department Supervisor
Supervisory: None

Primary Customers

Internal: Departmental employees, managers, supervisors and team leads. Supervisors, managers and employees of other departments
External: Patients, health care providers, and insurance companies regarding general issues and questions

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certificate from a pharmacy technician program and/or one year of experience in pharmacy
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Physical Requirements

Frequent: Standing, walking, use of hands, lifting up to 10 lbs
Occasional: Walking indoors, sitting, reaching, stooping/bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting up to 10 lbs, carrying up to 15 lbs, reaching above, at and below shoulder height

Desired Key Competencies

• Proficient with various Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Interpersonal relations, specifically a willingness to assist others
• Good multi-tasking skills
• Time management
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment and different learning styles

Work Environment

Moderate noise level similar to typical office environment with computers, printers and light traffic.

To apply for this position, please email or mail a cover letter and your resume to:

CCS Medical
Attn: Recruitment Department
14255 49th Street North
Suite 301
Clearwater, FL 33762

Fax: 727-507-2879
Voice: 727-507-2227
E-mail: recruiter@ccsmed.com