Sterling Pharmacy in La Crescent, MN is part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business.
We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry.
As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.
This position would be Full time (~40 hours/week)
This is a Monday - Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts
We offer competitive wages.
Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing Incentive bonus program.
To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.
com/careers
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Basic computer skills
Excellent customer service skills
Preferred:
Pharmacy or medical related background
Detail oriented
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities:
Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
Complete required continuing education annually
Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
Answer telephone in three rings
Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills
Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employees
Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
Clean work area and the pharmacy
Complete other duties as assigned
Performance Requirements:
Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
team members.
Care.
Respect their time, work and talents.
Be able to multitask
Be focused and disciplined
Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
Display strong customer service skills
Innovate - Think outside-the-box.
Bring original ideas to the team/organization
Embrace our Guiding Principles.
Go Beyond!
Physical Requirements & Work Demands:
Must be able This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day
Working Environment:
This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.
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