Job Purpose
JVM Solutions is hiring Pharmacy Technicians to support a Processing Center in El Paso TX. This role ensures that Members receive safe effective and appropriate pharmaceutical care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and process orders for prescriptions. Screen orders and prescriptions for accuracy appropriateness and conformity to laws and regulations.
- Receive and review prescriptions for pharmaceuticals. Determine type of substance strength dosage and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy standing operating procedures (SOPs). Coordinate with CP and Pharmacist to clarify issues or problems with dosing interactions or instructions.
- Obtain the pharmaceutical prepare package labels visually inspect the medication in the bottle to be dispensed and verify the appropriate medication. Check the printed label affixed to the container against the original prescription for correctness.
- Provide instruction to patients on proper use of medications referring questions requiring professional knowledge and experience to a registered Pharmacist.
- Review stock levels to ensure appropriate number of pharmaceuticals are on hand. Complete the inventorying receiving and stocking of shelves for pharmaceuticals. Prepare replenishment orders receive incoming stock check for discrepancies and rotate stocks / supplies as necessary. Coordinate stock level changes as determined by unusual increases or decreases in demand and seasonal requirements. Call attention to short expiration dates and unusual appearance of items.
- Conduct medication storage areas inspections. Assist in educating staff on the proper storage access and security of pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain security and limited access of all pharmaceuticals. Participate in collection and review of quality assurance data.
Qualifications
Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e. technical hospital or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States MilitaryMinimum 1 year of experience as a full-time Pharmacy Technician within the last 3 years.Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association maintained in current status.Other Requirements
Must pass a criminal background check.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Johnson Venture Management Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Load & Unload,LTC Pharmacy,Typing,Inventory Control,Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Pharmacy Software,Communication skills,Math,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1