IPS - Largo 

IPS is currently interviewing for the positions of:

• Experienced Pharmacy "Data Entry" Technician
  
• Experienced / Certified PharmacyTechnician
  
• Experienced Pharmacy "Medical Records" Technician 

Data Entry Technician

    Responsibilities: 

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  Triage incoming calls and respond to customers’ needs.
  
  
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  Arrange for pickup and delivery of items via the Internet and telephone.
  
  
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  Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
  
  
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  Operates data entry devices to perform a variety of data entry and verification duties.
  
  
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  Establish prescription orders and interpret prescriptions including quantity and dosing instructions according to physicians' written requests.
  
  
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  Route orders as dictated by departmental policies and procedures.
  
  
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  Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
  
  
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  Knowledge of QS1 Data Entry System is a plus.
  

    Requirements:  

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  Minimum of one year experience in a retail, hospital or mail order pharmacy setting where primary function was transcribing handwritten medication requests from physicians.
  
  
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  High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  
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  QS1 Experience a plus.
  
  
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  Pharmacy Technician Certificate preferred, but not required.
  
  
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  Ability to accurately calculate dispensing quantity, refills, day’s supply, etc.
  
  
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  Excellent typing skills.
  
  
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  Strong math skills and attention to detail a must. 

Pharmacy Technicians 

    Responsibilities:  

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  Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
  
  
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  Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system. .
  
  
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  Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
  
  
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  Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
  
  
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  Packages medications for dispensing and for delivery.
  
  
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  Sanitizes pharmacy packaging equipment.
  
  
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  Sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
  
  
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  Communicates with nursing center personnel and other customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
  
  
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  Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction.
  
  
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  Route orders as dictated by departmental policies and procedures.
  
  
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  Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.  
  
  
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  Knowledge of Data Entry and QS1 experience is a plus.

    Requirements:  

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  Pharmacy Technician Certificate Required
  
  
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  High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  
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  Minimum of one year experience in a retail, hospital or mail order pharmacy setting preferred.
  
  
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  Minimum of one year current IV Experience preferred.
  
  
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  Ability to accurately calculate dispensing quantity, refills, day’s supply, etc.
  
  
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  Strong attention to detail a must.

Medical Records

    Responsibilities & Skills will include:

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  Successful candidates will provide pharmaceutical services to long term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety.


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  Obtains patient medical information for facility charting purposes and enters accurate information into the computer system.


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  Processes medical records and other reports requested by pharmacy customers in a timely manner.


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  Maintains pharmacy medical records in an easily retrievable manner.


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  Communicates with appropriate facility staff to serve their needs.


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  Prepares daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as requested.


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  Ability to lift and move boxes up to 25 lbs


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  Assists with general office duties, as needed.


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  Knowledge of medical terminology and medications.


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  Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.


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  Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.


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  Ability to communicate courteously with customers to research and correct complaints and/or requested changes to forms.


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  Ability to maintain computer records to reflect up-to-date, accurate information.


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  Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Applications.