Pharmacy Technician - Filling - KPH Healthcare Services

For over 50 years, the HealthDirect team has been dedicated to the unique pharmacy needs of individuals residing in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, as well as correctional facilities and group homes.”.  On a daily basis our team provides prescription medications, over-the-counter products, clinical consulting services, and specialty pharmacy services to more than 50,000 residents. 

HealthDirect is a division of KPH Healthcare Services, a billion dollar, 100% employee owned provider of pharmaceutical and healthcare services. KPH is comprised of four divisions – Kinney Drugs, ProAct Inc., HealthDirect and Noble Health Services.  The family of KPH Healthcare Services began with Kinney Drugs retail in 1903.  All KPH family company values stem from Kinney’s long-standing commitment to trust and community-minded health solutions.  

As a team, HealthDirect has achieved significant growth. Over the past 6 years we have grown from four pharmacies in two states to 20 pharmacies across eight states.  Our team has grown to over 900 employees and we are looking to add another – possibly you!

Scope of Responsibilities: Works under direct supervision and accurately fills medication orders.

Job Summary: Responsible for packaging medication orders per directions on prescription label.  Ensure product is accurate and neatly packaged.  Assist in inventory control, including handling credits and restocking inventory.

Job Duties:

• Count, seal and label prescription cards
• Pull drugs and match NDC to prescription labels
• Return inventory to proper place
• Responsible to assist in the upkeep and cleanliness of each work station and the facility
• Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order
• Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor
• Responsible to maintain all quality assurances as they are given
• Assist in keeping adequate stocking levels
• Must have knowledge of RX computer system
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Attendance Requirements:

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

Educational Requirements:

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

Experience: 

• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

Required (Vermont Employees):

• Registered  with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician

Required (New Hampshire Employees):

• Registered  with the State of New Hampshire as a Pharmacy Technician

Required (Ohio Employees Only):

• Registered with the State of Ohio as a Pharmacy Technician

Special Conditions of Employment:

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

Job Skill Requirements:

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

Required Training:

• HIPPA Privacy Course
• HIPPA Security Course
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
• MethGuard Course
• HIPPA Privacy CE Mastery Exam
• HIPPA Security CE Mastery Exam
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse CE Mastery Exam
• MethGuard CE Mastery Exam

Behavioral Traits Required:

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

Compensation:

$12.88 - $16.84 an hour

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

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