Pharmacy Clerk
Spectraforce
Cheektowaga, New York
19 hours ago
Job Description
Job Title: Pharmacy Clerk
Duration: 3 months
Location: Cheektowaga, NY, USA - 2873 Broadway
Work Schedule:
• Part time, 24 to 32 hours a week
• Fridays and Sundays are mandatory
Sunday – 9:00am-5:30pm
Monday 9:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday – 9:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00am-2:00pm
Friday – 9:00am-5:30pm
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will be able to fill prescription requests accurately and efficiently in an automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Support Associate prepares, packages, sorts and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment. Maintains continuous, consistent workflow in order to meet daily production goals; and has the ability to work productively independently or in a team environment.
Job Duties / Requirements:
Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Retrieve and process Unit of Use and Bulk items
Read computer generated screens to find indicated medication on labeled shelves, verify size and strength of the product before filling order
Replenish medication in automated cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product.
Basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescription.
Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product for replenishment.
Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues
Maintain focus and acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks with absolute accuracy.
Maintains the pharmacy floor in a clean and orderly condition.
Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.
Processes orders for shipping including folding/packing paperwork and attaching shipping Approver can add or edit multiple Cost Objects and edit the allocation.
Ability to fill, pack and ship prescriptions with 100% accuracy and efficiency using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and client's supported hardware and software.
Also responsible for housekeeping and other duties as assigned.
Adheres to and promotes the Company’s Shared ICARE Principles
Mandatory overtime required based on business need.
Minimum Qualifications:
HS diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Able to lift up to 30lbs. Able to select and lift objects from shelves and carry to order filling line. Able to consistently carry 20 – 30 lbs. of merchandise.
Standing/walking continuously during the shift (8+hours per day)
Requires bending, twisting, reaching, grasping and pinching.
Basic math, reading and writing skills required.
Visual acuity to read computer screens, handheld scanners and labels
Additional Qualifications/Job Information:
Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and professional standards
Good computer skills
Warehouse experience a plus
Exhibit customer service to all team members and strong interpersonal skills in a constantly changing production environment.
Pharmacy Tech degree (not required in NYS)
Excellent attention to detail
Quality focused
Climate controlled environment
Positive Attitude – handles adversity and ambiguity well
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 15.50/hr.
Duration: 3 months
Location: Cheektowaga, NY, USA - 2873 Broadway
Work Schedule:
• Part time, 24 to 32 hours a week
• Fridays and Sundays are mandatory
Sunday – 9:00am-5:30pm
Monday 9:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday – 9:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday – 9:00am-2:00pm
Friday – 9:00am-5:30pm
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will be able to fill prescription requests accurately and efficiently in an automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Support Associate prepares, packages, sorts and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment. Maintains continuous, consistent workflow in order to meet daily production goals; and has the ability to work productively independently or in a team environment.
Job Duties / Requirements:
Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Retrieve and process Unit of Use and Bulk items
Read computer generated screens to find indicated medication on labeled shelves, verify size and strength of the product before filling order
Replenish medication in automated cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product.
Basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescription.
Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product for replenishment.
Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues
Maintain focus and acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks with absolute accuracy.
Maintains the pharmacy floor in a clean and orderly condition.
Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.
Processes orders for shipping including folding/packing paperwork and attaching shipping Approver can add or edit multiple Cost Objects and edit the allocation.
Ability to fill, pack and ship prescriptions with 100% accuracy and efficiency using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and client's supported hardware and software.
Also responsible for housekeeping and other duties as assigned.
Adheres to and promotes the Company’s Shared ICARE Principles
Mandatory overtime required based on business need.
Minimum Qualifications:
HS diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Able to lift up to 30lbs. Able to select and lift objects from shelves and carry to order filling line. Able to consistently carry 20 – 30 lbs. of merchandise.
Standing/walking continuously during the shift (8+hours per day)
Requires bending, twisting, reaching, grasping and pinching.
Basic math, reading and writing skills required.
Visual acuity to read computer screens, handheld scanners and labels
Additional Qualifications/Job Information:
Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and professional standards
Good computer skills
Warehouse experience a plus
Exhibit customer service to all team members and strong interpersonal skills in a constantly changing production environment.
Pharmacy Tech degree (not required in NYS)
Excellent attention to detail
Quality focused
Climate controlled environment
Positive Attitude – handles adversity and ambiguity well
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 15.50/hr.