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CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy Available Positions

Pharmacist (Part-time/Per Diem)

Location:

Mount Laurel, NJ

Salary:

$45 ‒ $50 Hourly

Responsibilities include:

  • The supervision of pharmacy technicians according to NJ Board of Pharmacy regulations.
  • Timely and accurately perform final quality checks of prescription orders prior to shipment.
  • Supervision of compounding activities of non-sterile preparations such as topical creams, suspensions/solutions, capsules, suppositories, troches, etc.
  • Performing quality checks and calculations of pharmacy technician & intern functions within our labs including the checking of powder weights, formula calculations, etc.
  • Assisting front-end operations by effectively handling customer calls and consultations, the proper intake of verbal prescription orders, and new Rx/refill processing.
  • Assisting management with the oversight of pharmacy technician, pharmacy assistant, and intern functions including front-end operations, order fulfillment, and shipping activities.
  • Any other tasks as assigned by the facility Pharmacist-In-Charge.

Desired skills include:

  • A cooperative work attitude, adaptive team player, good management and organizational skills.
  • Great customer service and phone skills. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and the general public over the telephone.
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems

Job Requirements:

  • Knowledge of pharmacy/compounding a plus but not required.
  • Excellent Customer service/Telephone etiquette/communication skills a must.
  • Strong Data Entry and computer skills.
  • Knowledge of PK Software a plus.
  • Valid NJ BOP Pharmacist Registration is required.
  • Be at least 18 years of age (or as required by state law)
  • Have typing skills of at least 30 WPM
  • Pass a drug screen test
  • Pass background check
  • Read and understand USPand USP
  • Read and understand HIPAA
  • Maintain information confidentiality
  • Licensed and in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
  • Have full time and part-time opportunities.
  • Experience in compounding a plus but will train the right person with the right approach.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

8 to 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6:30 PM

Typical start time:

9AM

Work Remotely

No

Job Type:

Part-time

Education:

Bachelor's

License/Certification:

NJ Board of Pharmacy RPh Registration

Pharmacy Data Entry Technician

Location:

Mount Laurel, NJ

Salary:

From $15.00 to 17.00 per hour

Description:

CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy is a rapidly growing compounding pharmacy with an opening for a full-time Pharmacy Data Entry Technician. This position is Day Shift, Monday-Friday 10 AM to 6 PM! You will work directly with our managers and leads, entering patients' information, faxes, and prescriptions.

Responsibilities include:

  • Adding new patients into the system
  • Attaching Faxes and Electronic Prescriptions to the patient's profile
  • Data entry of prescriptions
  • Perform related duties or as required or requested by the supervisor.
  • Communicate with Physicians and patients regarding accounts.
  • Monitoring emails and web forms and triaging to appropriate channels
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely dispensing and shipping of all related prescriptions
  • Tracking and following up with orders
  • Creating faxes to request medication
  • Monitoring multiples queues
  • Validating and adding prescribers
  • Payment collection
  • Other duties assigned

Pharmacy Technician Qualifications:

  • Able to registered as Pharmacy Tech in the State of New Jersey
  • Experience in Data Entry preferred
  • Experience with Computers, Google and Microsoft applications.
  • Ability to read, write, type and effectively communicate in English
  • Professional and Punctual

Job Type:

Full-Time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent as required by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy. Is PTCB or NHA certified or will complete this National Pharmacy Certification within 90 days of hire or CareFirst state board of pharmacy approved technician training program. Experience working in a call center is a plus but not required.

Experience:

Pharmacy technician or Data Entry experience is preferred but not required.

License/Certification:

New Jersey state pharmacy technician license, PTCB/NHA or in-house NJBOP approved CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy technician training program within 90 days of hire, including all required Continuing Education (CE)


Fulfillment/Dispensing Technician

Location:

Mount Laurel, NJ

Salary:

$16 ‒ $19 Hourly

Description:

CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy is looking for an experienced Fulfillment Pharmacy Technician in Compounding.

CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy is PCAB accredited and offers non-sterile compounding services.

Responsibilties:

  • Perform related duties as required or requested by the supervisor.
  • Label and package prescription medication
  • Add inventory to the software
  • Assist with the receiving and ordering of pharmacy products and supplies
  • Work with different areas of the pharmacy to ensure accurate and timely dispensing
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely dispensing and shipping of all related prescriptions

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

New Jersey state pharmacy technician license, PTCB/NHA or in-house NJBOP approved CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy technician training program within 90 days of hire, including all required Continuing Education (CE)

TRAINING AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT

Training and Competency assessments shall be performed and documented in accordance with current pharmacy SOPs. This will include but is not limited to completion of hands-on training, reviewing of training material in the form of videos, slides, reading, and understanding, or SOPs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pharmacy Technician - Has no supervisory responsibilities

Lead Customer Service Pharmacy Technician – Will be assigned responsibilities to supervise and train Customer Service Pharmacy Technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent as required by New Jersey Board of Pharmacy. Is PTCB or NHA certified or will complete this National Pharmacy Certification within 90 days of hire or CareFirst state board of pharmacy approved technician training program.

Experience working in a call center is a plus but not required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and interpret documents and prescriptions. Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. A strong understanding of basic Algebraic principles is preferred. Must be able to do calculations for making logs and giving customer prices.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to assess customers needs and offer the best option for the patients.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of pharmacy software. Able to use google functions, download, save and attach files to the pharmacy software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to physically locate packages in the pharmacy.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Analytical

Uses intuition and experience to complement data

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Is accurate when weighing and measuring chemicals. Proficient at compounding a wide range of medications and various dosing forms.

Teamwork

Manages various employee situations; Responds promptly to team needs; Solicits management feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Interpersonal Skills

Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication

Writes clearly, informatively, and concisely; Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen

Conserves organizational resources

Diversity

Demonstrates knowledge of EEOC policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support

Follows policies and procedures; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Planning/Organizing

Uses time efficiently

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction

Initiative

Asks for and offers help when needed