Pharmacy Technician

Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing a Pharmacy Technician for on-site work in Columbia, MD. This is contract work with a Fortune 500 organization. Our client serves millions of customers daily and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you!

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Location:Columbia, MD 21046

Duration:3 Month contract to start, potential for extension and/or conversion to FTE

Rate: $20.00/Hr

Start Date: ASAP

Description:

Pharmacy Floor Technician

In-pharmacy, supporting floor operations.

Prior experience in a pharmacy setting (retail or long-term care preferred).

Team Composition: Collaborative team environment with pharmacists, technicians, and clerks working together to ensure timely prescription fulfillment.

Responsibilities:

• Picking, labeling, scanning and otherwise preparing the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist
• Responsibilities:
• Fills daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Assists in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure
• Assist in prepacking frequently ordered medications, label and store, as needed during low volume times
• Packages materials and products manually
• Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (prepack racks)
• Applies labels to blister cards and then scans product for accuracy check
• Alerts pharmacist on duty of any medication/product that is not scanning properly
• Maintains designated workstation areas and replenishes all stock supplies needed
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPPA
• Overtime, holidays and weekends may be required and/or expected
• Complies with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.

Physical Demands:

May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Min Education: High School Diploma OR GED

Hours: 1st shift. 8 hour shift that would start between 9am-11am.

Overtime Work: Not required, occasionally to ensure timely prescription release.

Weekend and Holiday Work: Required to work every other weekend and some holidays.