Job Location: Mandeville
Requirements- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (from a recognized institution)
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- High School Diploma
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:
- Ability to prepare prescriptions efficiently and accurately;
- Experience in managing inventory and handling OTC enquiries;
- Dispensing prescriptions;
- Interpreting, screening and resolving any discrepancies under the guidance of the Pharmacist;
- Ensure maintenance of adequate supply of pharmaceutical items paying close items to stock rotation and monitoring of expiration dates;
- Enter-access and verify data accuracy in computer system
- Contribute to high efficient work flow of the pharmacy by maintaining a high productivity level and error-free work delivery;
- Establish and maintain patient profiles;
- Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal customers;
- Ensure familiarity with common pharmacy practices, concepts and procedures;
- Replenish shelves daily from excess stock and make note of low stock for re-ordering;
- Compound mixtures or medications (e.g. oral suspensions, topical ointments and/or creams);
- Pre-package bulk medications;
- Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice;
- Assist other pharmacy technicians;
- Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques including monitoring of expired goods;
- Receive ordered stock and assist with packing of new goods received;
- Maintain areas/shelves designated for cleaning;
- Assist with cashiering in dispensary as the need arises;
- Liaise with Purchasing dept. in Montego Bay for coordination of purchases and inventory activities;
- Pricing of all goods received on a timely basis;
- Ensure that all items on the shelves have correct prices;
- Request goods from other location on a weekly basis or as needed to replenish stock;
- Performs other duties which may be assigned by the pharmacist or supervisor.
- In addition to performance of the essential functions above, this position may be required to perform a combination of other supportive functions, to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of Fontana Limited.
Other
- In order to properly service our clients, you may be required to work outside of our scheduled business hours.
- Timely execution of duties in keeping with pre-arranged schedule.
- Care and diligence in protecting the organization’s assets.
- A positive attitude to continued learning;
- Must maintain confidentiality of customers’ information;
- Ability to work in a detail oriented manner;
- Extensive knowledge of pharmacological terminology;
- Great attention to detail and carefulness;
- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Outstanding customer service orientation;
- Must be able to verify the prescription and setting the price based on insurance information;
- Expert in mathematical calculations;
- Proven ability to follow written instructions and specific directions;
- Working knowledge of the procedures and standards used in labelling and dispensing medication;
- Must possess a high level of accuracy;
- Must possess a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency;
- Willingness to demonstrate lateral service and support in a cooperative and pleasant manner for the overall good of the company.
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills, extremely collegial;
- Active Listener;
- Outstanding communications skills, written and oral;
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and good judgment;
- Self-motivated; Hands-on, leads by example;
- Show enthusiasm with customers and other team members;
- Values diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives;
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining vigilant attention to detail;
- Integrity/ethics beyond reproach;
- Constantly looking to apply best practices;
- Predisposition to mentor and subsequently increase responsibilities as the team develops.
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