Job Details
Bedard Pharmacy & Medical Supplies is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician to complete order entry / central processing duties for our long-term care pharmacy in Auburn.
The long-term care pharmacy schedule is four 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with weekend rotations Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. When scheduled to work a weekend, additional time off will be given during the week.
Job Summary
The major responsibility of the Pharmacy Technician is to support the Pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process by:
- Providing customer service to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes throughout Maine
- Answering incoming and place outgoing phone calls
- Entering/maintaining patient profiles and new prescription information into the pharmacy information system (QS1)
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date prescription files
- Maintaining delivery receipts
- Assisting in maintaining pharmaceutical inventory
- Ordering medications, stocking drug shelves, cleaning drug bay shelving, and removing expiring medications from stock
- Filling prescriptions for pharmacist verification
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent with willingness to attend continuing education related to the position
- One to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in pharmacy or medical setting
- State of Maine Pharmacy Technician Registration (can be done after hire)
- CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) Certification in good standing preferred, or ability to obtain Certification for advancement once employed
- Proficient general office skills (typing, computer, filing, and multiple phone lines)
- Basic computer skills or experience with Office 365 (Outlook, Teams), QS1
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask in a stressful environment
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to focus with great attention to detail
- Ability to use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers on the telephone and co-workers
- Ability to use general math skills to perform basic calculations
- Insurance billing knowledge preferred
Physical Requirements
- The position requires sitting 70-100% of the time and standing and walking of short distances up to 30% of the time.
- Bending the wrists and use of the hands to grasp or pinch, handle or feel objects, and using keyboard and computer equipment is required 100% of the time
- Body movements of turning the head and torso, bending, reaching, lifting, moving, and carrying objects is required at least 50% of the time
- Bending at the knees and waist and lifting weight of 20 lbs. or more is required at least 50% of the time
Company Overview
Bedard Pharmacy & Medical Supplies is a family-run, community business with three major divisions: Bedard Pharmacy, Bedard Medical Equipment & Supplies, and Bedard Senior Care Pharmacy. All three divisions share a commitment to providing quality health care solutions.
If you're looking for an excellent career opportunity, consider joining the Bedard family. We provide a great work environment, competitive salaries, and exceptional benefits.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- 128 Hours Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 52 Hours Paid Holidays
- Free On-site Fitness Center
Bedard Pharmacy & Medical Supplies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.04 - $19.76 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
