Pharmacy Associate

Overview

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Scope of Responsibilities: Works under direct supervision and accurately assists in the processing, filling and shipping of medication orders.

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Job Summary:  Assist technicians and various support staff in the order fulfillment process.  Assist in inventory control and station replenishment.

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Responsibilities

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Job Duties:

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• Pull drugs and match NDC to prescription labels when filling prescriptions
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• Check and inspect incoming medication orders for accuracy
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• Responsible to assist in the upkeep and cleanliness of each work station and the facility
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• Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order
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• Contacts customers on outgoing express shipments and address verification
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• Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor
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• Responsible to maintain quality assurances of all dispensings
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• Assist other areas of the pharmacy as needed daily
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• May assist in orienting and training new employees
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• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
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• Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications

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Attendance Requirements:

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• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required
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• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts
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Educational Requirements:

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• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
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• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field
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Experience: 

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• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred
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Special Conditions of Employment:

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• Drug test
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• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
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• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position
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Job Skill Requirements:

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• Strong communication skills
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• Excellent organization skills
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• Outstanding customer service skills
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• General knowledge of medications and physician orders
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• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
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• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test
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Required Training:

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• HIPPA Privacy Course
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• HIPPA Security Course
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• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
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• MethGuard Course
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• HIPPA Privacy CE Mastery Exam
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• HIPPA Security CE Mastery Exam
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• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse CE Mastery Exam
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• MethGuard CE Mastery Exam
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Behavioral Traits Required:

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• Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with
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• Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
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• Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
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• Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
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• Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
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• Customer Service: Must provide appropriate customer service (for all customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
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• Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
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• Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams
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Compensation:

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 $15.00 - $15.46 an hour

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The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education. 

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KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.