PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Date: Apr 14, 2024

Req ID: 36986

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $22,880.00

Position Number: [[22101031]]
County: [[Pulaski]]
Posting End Date: [[05/06/2024]]
Anticipated Starting Salary: [[22,880.00 -31,899.92]]
[[Hiring Official: Mylinda Dill]]

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: L086C

Grade: GS01

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $22,000.00 - $31,900.00

Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Records refills, labels, and discontinued prescriptions, and updates patient profiles and prescription information under the immediate and direct supervision of the pharmacist. Assists in receiving new supplies and verifies orders received. Prepares unit dose cards with patient medications, according to procedures and for later validation by the pharmacist. Receives payment for prescription drugs and posts to client's account. Checks medication areas to locate outdated and discontinued drugs and reports findings to pharmacist for action. Completes various reports and submits for verification and approval. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic mathematics. Knowledge of record keeping procedures. Knowledge of inventory procedures. Ability to maintain records and reports and update files. Ability to receive and verify supply orders. Ability to complete reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Licenses

Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the State Board of Pharmacy in accordance with ACA 17-92-301 and Board Regulation Three.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.