Job Description:

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing pharmacy and /or clinic support for the InnovAge – Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

• Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from the computer including but not limited to: patient demographic information and medication data entry.
• Processes the delivered pharmacy orders when available.
• Assists in the maintenance of the inventory of medications that is sufficient to operate the clinic/pharmacy.
• Answers the telephone, transferring calls to the appropriate individual.
• Removes outdated, damaged and recalled merchandise and prepares for return.
• Maintains all clinic or pharmacy areas in a clean, neat, and orderly manner, including maintenance of supplies at an appropriate level.
• Performs various clerical duties as necessary.
• Prepares requested OTC medications to be delivered to the participant for final review by a licensed Clinic staff member.
• Ensures that medications for participants are packaged, labeled and ready for delivery by the Pharmacy Courier in a timely manner, when appropriate.
• Tracks medication receipts received from the Pharmacy Courier and communicates with the pharmacy to ensure that participants received their medication(s) in a timely manner
• Reviews newly printed Medication Administration Records (MARS) and assesses and corrects information to ensure that data is current with physician orders in the electronic medical records
• Places reviewed MARS in appropriate binders and perform a second check of new MARS in comparison to the previous month’s MARS and in comparison to medication in the cart.

REQUIRED

• Current state Pharmacy Technician with Board of Pharmacy
• 1+ yr working in a pharmacy
• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED

• Bi-lingual
• Pharmacy Technician certification from either the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) or the Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB)

About Us

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.