Pharmacy Clerk - 2 days a week

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

REPORTS TO: Pharmacist-in-Charge

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The role of the pharmacy clerk is to provide ongoing operational support during the work hours of the agency’s Pharmacy Department.  Clerks assist to maintain the pharmacy in accordance with state regulations for pharmacy operations in the community clinic setting.

Responsibilities

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Maintains all medications by manufacturer’s recommendation for temperature, and light                      requirements.

2. Maintains internal control records for the pharmacy including master drug log, daily drug                    dispensing log, monthly expiration logs, and unit dose logs.

3. Supports the Pharmacist to maintain pharmaceutical inventory for pharmacy.

4. Supports FHCCGLA clinicians to observe and maintain pharmaceutical regulations for dispensing      and documentation of drugs dispensed.

5. Unpacks, restocks under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.

6. Provides appropriate labeling, packaging supplies, and appropriate pharmaceutical identification.

7. Maintains the cleanliness of the pharmacy, especially its dispensing and drug preparation areas.

8. Maintains pharmacy records in an orderly fashion, using both manual and computer software            programs.

9. To coordinate and facilitate the pharmaceutical patients assistance program linking qualified               clients to indigent care programs through the various pharmaceutical companies.

10. Identify new companies offering pharmaceuticals patient assistance programs, integrating them          into our current system.

11. Work with clinicians to identify and qualify patients for pharmaceuticals assistance programs.

12. Responsible for ensuring all forms are correctly completed, including physician signatures, all            required documentation is present and renewals are sent in a timely manner.

13. Responsible for tracking and logging patient medication when it arrives from the pharmaceutical        companies.

14. Prepare reports for the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Finance                Officer as appropriate.

15. Call patients to pick up medications and S.O.A.P.

16. Organize prescriptions.

17. Assist in stocking or restocking medications when necessary.

18. Stock vials, bottles, and other equipment necessary to assure patient flow.

19. All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma required (or GED equivalent).

2. Requires organizational skills.

3. Computer literate.

4. Ability to speak Spanish a must.

5. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written skills English/Spanish.

6. Ability to speak publicly a must.

7. Strong interpersonal skills.

8. Ability to take initiative in performing and completing tasks.

9. Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.

10. Willingness to adapt to changes in clinic schedules, agency growth and expansion.

11. Ability to function self-sufficiently, requiring little supervision.

12. Commitment to the mission & vision of Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.

13. Must Have Pharmacy Retail Experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

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