Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pharmacy Alternatives, an affiliate of PharMerica.
Job overview
The Pharmacy Technician / Order Entry role at Pharmacy Alternatives supports pharmaceutical needs for long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail, closed-door pharmacy environment, contributing to service excellence and patient care.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves following pharmacy SOPs, safely shipping medication timely, processing products for shipping, adhering to safety requirements, using manual pallet jacks, maintaining and ordering supplies, and performing duties as assigned by management.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $18.00 to $22.00, DailyPay, health, dental, vision, life insurance, company-paid STD and LTD, tuition assistance, employee discounts, 401k, and paid time off.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, ability to pass drug and DMV checks, basic computer skills, verbal communication skills, and shipping experience is preferred but not required.
Career development
The company is in high growth mode, providing advancement opportunities and employee development within a large pharmacy organization.
Work environment and culture
Pharmacy Alternatives emphasizes a supportive culture focused on service excellence, employee development, and advancement opportunities in a specialized pharmacy setting.
Company information
Pharmacy Alternatives is a specialized pharmacy affiliate of PharMerica, serving individuals with cognitive or developmental disabilities in various care settings, part of one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies.
Job location and travel
The position is Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, in a non-retail pharmacy environment focused on long-term care and senior living clients.
Unique job features
The job is unique in its focus on serving special-needs populations in a closed-door pharmacy setting, with opportunities to work in a high-growth company specializing in long-term pharmacy solutions.
Company overview
Pharmacy Alternatives is a specialized pharmacy service provider focusing on delivering personalized medication management solutions, primarily for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those in long-term care settings. They generate revenue by partnering with healthcare facilities and organizations to offer tailored pharmaceutical care, including medication dispensing, consulting, and compliance packaging. Founded with a mission to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable populations, the company has built a reputation for its commitment to patient-centered care and innovative pharmacy practices. Understanding their focus on specialized populations and collaborative healthcare solutions is crucial for potential candidates.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your ability to follow strict pharmacy standard operating procedures and your experience or willingness to learn safe medication shipping processes, emphasizing attention to detail and safety compliance.
Emphasize your communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and any shipping or supply handling experience, as these align closely with the job responsibilities at Pharmacy Alternatives.
Apply through multiple channels including Pharmacy Alternatives' corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the shipping or pharmacy operations divisions at Pharmacy Alternatives on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting their commitment to serving special-needs populations or asking about their experience working in a closed-door pharmacy environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'pharmacy standard operating procedures,' 'medication shipping,' 'safety compliance,' 'basic computer skills,' and 'communication skills' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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