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MWI Animal Health · 1 week ago

Tech - Pharmacy - Animal Health

Shakopee, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38K/yr - $54K/yr

1+ years exp

Cencora is dedicated to creating healthier futures for people and animals. They are seeking a Level I Pharmacy Technician who will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to dispense prescription drug products, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintain pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

Retrieves and labels prescription drug products

Totes prescription orders following pharmacist verification in preparation of product shipment

Maintains pharmacy inventory by organizing, restocking medications and pharmacy supplies in designated locations

Ensures work environment is kept tidy and organized in accordance with pharmacy standards

Maintains licensure necessary for employment in accordance with state and federal requirements OR is eligible for participation in an approved technician-in-training program

Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and ascending and descending stairs as a requirement to effectively retrieve and process prescription orders

Effectively communicates with customers

May access, input, and retrieve information from pharmacy computers

Assists pharmacist with the retrieval of information to perform patient consultations

Refers veterinarian and customer medical inquiries to the pharmacist

Demonstrates knowledge of the layout of the pharmacy/building and location of drug products

Demonstrates knowledge of basic warehouse processes for safety and order filling

Exhibits proficiency when in use of RF scanner to pick products and complete associated tasks in a timely manner

Demonstrates correct identification of MOT (Mode of Transportation) of orders and appropriate sorting of pick tickets based on MOT

Demonstrates an understanding of navigating bin locations within the warehouse

Correctly stages orders on the pharmacy countertop

Understands the process for matching processed summary sheets with picked orders

Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate labeling technique and sets orders in organized fashion for pharmacist final verification

Understands how to determine an order has been checked by a pharmacist

Can correctly assess MOT to complete the toting process

Able to demonstrate where to deliver toted orders for packing and shipping based on MOT

Able to demonstrate, identify and separate pharmacy prescription only orders from pharmacy prescription/warehouse OTC combined orders – Understands the process for combining the orders

Able to demonstrate how to answer the intercom phone system, identify self as a pharmacy technician, transfer a call, and take a call on hold

Exhibits scheduling availability consistent with the needs of the business, which may include working beyond scheduled hours to ensure all orders are completed daily

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

National Pharmacy Technician certificationPharmacy operations knowledgePharmaceutical industry knowledgeMicrosoft applications proficiencyCustomer service excellenceAnalytical skillsMathematical skillsEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma or GED completed

Must be unrestricted and either licensed or registered in the resident state as required, OR eligible for participation and completion within six months of hire in an approved employer technician training program to obtain the State Board Pharmacy Technician license to continue employment if applicable

Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and ascending and descending stairs as a requirement to effectively retrieve and process prescription orders

Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations

Working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and drug distribution practices

Demonstrated excellence in customer service

Business and financial acumen

Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Effective interpersonal skills to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Effective organizational skills; attention to detail

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent time management skills

Organized, with the ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy

Meticulous attention to detail

Preferred

National Pharmacy Technician certification is required in states where mandated by the Pharmacy Board and preferred in states where it is not mandated

One or more years of related pharmacy experience is an asset

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)