NaphCare is hiring an Order Entry Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at our Corporate Headquarters located in Birmingham, AL.

NaphCare Rx, is NaphCare's in-house pharmacy dedicated solely to correctional facilities across the country. Connected by our operations management software and EHR, TechCare, NaphCare Rx pharmacists become an integrated, essential part of the clinical team, from electronic medicine orders and secure delivery to pharmacy consultation and review. NaphCare Rx also extends purchasing discounts and cost savings directly to our partners and employees.

Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Order Entry Pharmacy Technician is responsible for receiving and filling prescription requests for patients and completing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Initial training will be 2 weeks of working 9a-6p Monday through Friday.

This position is part of a newly established 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift that includes working every other weekend. A total of six technicians will be hired to support this shift, with two individuals assigned to each role working alternating schedules to ensure continuous coverage. 

As the Order Entry Pharmacy, you will be responsible for receiving and filling prescriptions for corrections patients, employees, and public health client patients. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that pharmaceutical processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance, and accreditation standards
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization
• Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria
• Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all medications
• Fill prescribed medications and affix labels as necessary
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas, including sterilization as required
• Order, label, and count stock medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and report stock needs and/or shortages

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy with a minimum of 1-year experience
• PTCB/NHA technician certification is required
• Willingness to be trained (if necessary) and work in a USP797/800 clean room environment as necessary to meet business needs
• Must complete sufficient hours of CEU to maintain Technician license and technician certification
• Ensure all pharmaceutical services provided within the facility conform to state licensure, accreditation, regulatory agency requirements, and company policies and procedures
• Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example
• Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care
• Will be assigned to departmental duties in other areas as needed.
• Willingness to complete special projects as needed from management

• Willingness to work assigned schedule and mandatory overtime in peak times
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to courtney.herald@naphcare.com and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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