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Pharmacy Technician

Posted: October 17, 2024
Salary:US$18 - US$23 per hour
Location:Aurora
Job type: Permanent
Discipline:Allied
Reference:235256_1729175954
Work Location:On-site

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Location: Closed-Door Pharmacy servicing the Hospice Industry

Pharmacy Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Schedule:

Monday-Friday, shifts needed immediately: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (open to seeing resumes for 8am-4pm schedules)


No weekend hours for first few months


Flexibility required for weekend rotation and any 8-10 hour shift within operating hours is ideal

Pay Range:

Provisional CO License: $18 - $20/hour
CO Tech License: $20 - $23/hour

Key Responsibilities:
Prescription Filling:
Fills prescription items, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery, while meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy.

Product Labeling:
Labels medications accurately, including applying cautionary and auxiliary labels.

Inventory Management:
Participates in periodic inventory checks, stocking shelves, removing out-of-date items, and may check in drugs and supplies.

Medication Preparation:
Prepares various types of medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, ointments, and may assist with non-sterile compounding.

Customer Interaction:
Communicates in a professional and pleasant manner with internal and external customers.

Medication Returns:
May process returned medications for credit or destruction as required.

Training Support:
Assists in training new employees in pharmacy processes.

Specialized Responsibilities (at least one of the following):

Works in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
Operates automated machines for drug pre-packing.
Manages inventory functions, monitors pharmaceutical levels, identifies expired medications, and ensures compliance with Days on Hand standards.
Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system for label generation (data entry).
Mixes and packages IV medications, sanitizes IV room, equipment, and hood.
Services facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
Additional Duties:
Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:
Licensing:
Provisional or active CO Pharmacy Technician License.
Experience:
Experience in a high-volume pharmacy preferred (pharmacy fills approx. 1400 scripts/day).
Familiarity with fast-paced environments is essential.
Primary focus on prescription filling, minimal data entry or phone call duties.

Work Environment:
On your feet and active throughout the day.
Join a team of approximately 12 pharmacy technicians.
This role is ideal for a Pharmacy Technician looking for a fast-paced environment with room for growth and opportunities for hands-on experience in a high-volume setting. If you're flexible, proactive, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits:

  • Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
  • Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
  • 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance Plan

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.