Pharmacy Technician

About us

LifeMD is a leading provider of virtual primary care committed to enhancing access to quality and affordable virtual and in-home healthcare. Catering to a wide range of health needs, LifeMD covers over 200 conditions, including primary care, men’s and women’s health, allergy & asthma, and dermatology. The company operates a vertically-integrated proprietary digital care platform, backed by a 50-state affiliated medical group and a US-based patient care center. LifeMD was recently ranked #166 in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 500.

About the role

This position will play a vital role in our high volume mail order pharmacy. As a closed door pharmacy, our focus is on fulfilling patient prescriptions in an accurate, timely manner. Patient interaction will be limited.

Responsibilities

• All activities will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Filling individual prescription orders both manually and with the aid of a semi-automated device prior to final verification by a pharmacist
• Cassette filling of semi-automated dispensing device
• Bubble packing medications
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
• Packing orders for shipping
• Fulfilling over the counter orders in the adjacent warehouse
• Checking inventory into the pharmacy and inventory management systems
• Routinely checking for and quarantining outdated medications
• Perform continuing education required for pharmacy technician certification renewal (at such a time that Pennsylvania statutes require it)
• Receiving and organizing: Unloading deliveries, moving and organizing merchandise, and putting away inventory
• Processing orders: Reading and understanding work orders, picking items, and labeling products
• Packing and shipping: Inspecting items for damage, packaging them, and loading them onto trucks
• Quality control: Ensuring that products meet quality requirements and that shipments are accurate
• Inventory cycle counting
• Updating systems: Updating inventory tracking systems and finalizing work orders
• May be trained to use a forklift
• Kitting/preparing inventory needs for the pharmacy and Amazon
• Any other duties assigned by a manager or pharmacist

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• PTCB Certification is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to pass FBI background check and get registered with Pennsylvania as a pharmacy technician trainee
• Experience with compounding is a plus
• Mail order pharmacy experience is a plus
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction and multiplication) and count accurately
• Ability to learn and perform operations within pharmacy management software systems
• Read, comprehend and implement company policies and procedures in daily practice
• Fast learner with a detail oriented mindset
• Perform effectively as a member of a larger team
• Dedication to punctuality and low absenteeism

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $20/hr
• Up to $23/hr for extensive experience compounding from raw ingredients (suspensions, solutions, troches, capsules)
• Up to $28.50/hr for extensive tableting experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development