Pharmacy Technician (Onsite) Sign-on Bonus!

As of August 24, 2021, AmerisourceBergen requires all U.S. team members to be fully vaccinated and show proofof completed vaccine status at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a disability/medicalreason or sincerely held religious belief you will be required to follow AmerisourceBergen's policy and process toapply for an exemption/accommodation.

Location: onsite in Independence, IA

Shift: Day time hours

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares all medications according to policies and procedures, and in compliance with state and federal laws

• Maintains a working knowledge of and complies with pharmacy policy and standards of work and the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the distribution of medications, including those related to processing controlled substances

• Refills automated dispensing machines to prescribed par levels and fills stock outs in a timely manner.

• Routinely checks pharmaceutical expiration dates, replacing or properly disposing of outdated and unusable medications.

• Assists in receiving, un-packaging, sorting, and restocking of pharmaceuticals and supplies into their appropriate locations.

• Accurately and efficiently fills, labels, and delivers medications and assists in maintaining accurate inventory in automation

• Bill accurately all medications dispensed/administered from pharmacy/med cabinets as needed

• Manage and support automated drug distribution and drug inventory.

• Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).

• Troubleshoots basic problems identified by ADC users and/or peers.

• Delivers and restocks controlled substances.

• Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.

• May perform daily ordering

• May perform inventory management.

• May use wholesaler return programs and supports reverse distribution processes

• Complete and document quality assurance activities.

• Monitors expiration dating

• Ensures pharmacy environment is clean and free of clutter, safe, and presents a professional atmosphere

• Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor

• Completes and documents monthly unit inspections.

• May complete audits for days' supply, signatures, dates, take as directed and returns-to-stock.

• May maintain records of invoices, reports, and other documents

• Repackages and labels bulk medications or splits tablets into unit dose packaging

• Creates labels using standard format

• Fills and labels prepacking medications

• Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.

• Packages appropriate quantities

• May check medications for packaging accuracy

• Provides customer service

• Answers phone and directs calls to appropriate party

• Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages

• Perform related duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience; certified with a state or national technical certification organization.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction

Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Good analytical skills

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We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes benefits and compensation. Our commitment to our eligible population of team members includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, affordable, diverse, and designed to meet the needs of our team members' and their families. Some of these programs include paid time off including paid parental leave, access to retirement savings vehicles, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, an employee stock purchase program, and other financial, health, and well-being focused benefits.

Because we take a balanced, global approach to our benefits, benefit offerings may vary by location, position, and/or business unit. Some benefits are company-paid, while others are available through team member contributions. For details visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/amerisourcebergen.

AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

AmerisourceBergen is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@amerisourcebergen.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned