Description

Sterling Pharmacy in Rushford, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• This position would be Full time (~30-40 hours/week)
• This is a Monday – Friday position, with occasional weekend shifts
• We offer competitive wages.
• Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & Closed Sunday.
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • The desire to help people and listen to their needs
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

• Preferred:
  • Previous Pharmacy experience

Position Summary: The Pharmacy Cashier is responsible for assisting with all day-to-day customer service and reporting to the manager on duty.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Help with answer telephone within three rings
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the work environment
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Participate in expectations with the Profit Incentive Program

• Build healthier lives through caring relationships with co-workers and customers
• Displays superior customer service, in both attitude and action
• Understands the customers’ needs are the #1 priority above anything else

• Completes cash transactions accurately and according to company procedures
• Assists pharmacy staff with checking orders and invoices, marking and putting away merchandise in the proper location
• Assists customers with locating items on sale floor
• Answers customer questions or directs them to proper person who can answer question correctly
• Assists or places filled prescriptions in proper location
• Cleans shelves and inventory neatly
• Assist in checking inventory for out-of-date product
• Assists in preparing for daily deliveries
• Answers phones and forwards calls to proper individuals
• Assists in pharmacy workflow if required by pharmacy staff
• Assists and receives new prescriptions physically from patients
• Work the drive-up window as needed, if applicable
• Understands and adheres to HIPPA compliance policies
• Participate and engage with weekly/daily touchpoint meetings then follow through on what was discussed
• Engage with customers on all marketing material instructed by corporate

• Performs assigned duties requested by either Pharmacy Manager or Store Manager

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• The ability to work up to 40 hours per week
• The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening, and weekend hours if required by workflow
• In a typical 8-hour day lift or carry up to 25 pounds
• In a typical day stand up to 8 hours
• In a typical 8-hour day spend up to 2 hours on telephone

Working Environment:

• This position will be working in a pharmacy setting
• This position will be standing and walking position for up to 8 hours per day

Description

Sterling Pharmacy in Worthington, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a Casual/Part-time Relief Pharmacist working as needed.
• Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• We offer a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of pharmacy.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State in which you will be working (MN/IA)

Preferred:

• Detail oriented and very organized
• Able to handle a high stress environment
• Two or more years of pharmacy experience in a retail/community setting

Job Description: The Staff Pharmacist will provide pharmacy dispensing, consultation, and clinical services to Sterling Pharmacy patients and have direct communication with Pharmacy Manager and Store Manager.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Build healthier lives through caring relationships with co-workers and customers
• Thorough knowledge pharmacy practice and law
• Understands the customers’ needs are the #1 priority above anything else
• Assist in training of other staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and customer service associates
• Receive, process, fill, and check prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner
• Respond to all patient inquiries in a timely fashion
• Provide the best possible service to patients
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Abide by all statutes, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both State and Federal
• Represent Sterling Pharmacy as a pharmacist to the general public and at professional events
• Collect appropriate information for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME and supplies and reconcile claims to ensure adequate payment
• Ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills where there has been a change in therapy or patient condition
• Address and resolve patient/employee complaints in the absence of pharmacy manager
• Be prepared and willing to perform pharmacy technician and customer service associate duties, as necessary.
• Stay current with the latest information on drug therapy and side effects
• Complete continuing education requirements of the Board of Pharmacy
• Maintain CPR certification
• Complete training/certification for administering immunizations and maintain competency
• Be aware of prescription drug pricing and reimbursement to achieve optimal gross profit margins
• Assist in managing drug inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
• Communicate with Pharmacy Manager on a regular basis
• Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
• Respond to emails, voice messages and memos from corporate staff in a timely fashion (typically within one business day) if Pharmacy Manager is gone
• Participate in new programs and services for pharmacists to help patients achieve good therapeutic outcomes
• Be aware of continuous quality improvement and quality assurance programs in pharmacies
• Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow.
• Participate and engage with weekly/daily touchpoint meetings then follow through on what was discussed
• Help the PIC encourage and support employees engaging with customer on all marketing material given by corporate
• Participate in expectations with the Profit Incentive Program
• Complete other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• The ability to work up to 40 hours per week
• The ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours
• In a typical 8-hour day lifting or carrying items up to approximately 25 lbs.
• In a typical day standing approximately 8 hours
• In a typical 8-hour day spending 2 hours on the telephone

Working Environment:

• This position will be in a typical retail pharmacy setting at one or more locations and is of normal climate and temperature.

Description

Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy in Owatonna, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a Full-time (40 hours/week) candidate.
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.
• This is a closed door pharmacy with no direct patient contact.

To learn more about Astrup Companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Qualifications:

• Required:             

o   High School graduate or equivalent

o   Qualify for registration with the Board of Pharmacy

o   Ability to use the computer for day-to-day tasks

o   Basic math skills

o   Experience in a fast-paced work environment

Job Description: The Sterling Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician facilitates the accurate filling of prescriptions. You will also undertake other tasks under the direction of a pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly.

Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

• Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently based on each facility preference.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing, and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and removing outdated drugs.
• Help ensure appropriate paperwork and documentation is completed for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks where needed.
• Be aware of and adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Communicate with pharmacy manager on a regular basis.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and quality assurance program.
• Attain proficiency with pharmacy packaging and distribution technology (DOSIS, Nexsys, etc.).
• Sticker, receive and put away order.
• Handle hazardous drugs according to USP 800 guidelines.
• Efficiently tote and bag daily and cycle meds for facilities.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Prepackage medication as needed.
• Assist the pharmacist in the management of E-kits.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements and Work Demands:

• Requires the ability to work up to 40 hours per week and occasionally more
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours
• In a typical 8-hour day, the candidate can lift of carry items up to approximately 25 pounds and stand approximately 8 hours

Working Environment:

Normal pharmacy work environment

Description

Sterling Specialty Pharmacy is part of Astrup Companies, an innovative, growing, family-owned business located in Mendota Heights, MN. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Specialty Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect. We have a state of the art facility that was built in 2017 and are looking to continue to grow our strong team as our business grows!

• This position would be a Monday – Friday position with competitive wages.
• Hours of operation are 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.
• This is a closed door pharmacy with no direct patient contact.
• We are a rapidly growing business with many opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications:

• Required Education/Training/Professional Experience:

o   High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D required

o   Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel; ability to work with multiple information systems

o   Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology

• Preferred Education/Training/Professional Experience:

o   Pharmacy experience preferred

o   Specialty Pharmacy experience preferred

Position Summary: The Pharmacy Technician provides customer service and a resourceful point of contact to patients and providers by reviewing patient profiles and scheduling deliveries of patient medication; collecting key clinical information; discussing the delivery schedule and refill procedures for the next delivery.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to the internal and external customer by making and receiving inbound and outbound calls for delivery of medications
• Comply with HIPAA standards for inbound and outbound calls
• Review all notes prior to delivery confirmation; communicating with patient and caregiver, and/or physician office, insurance investigation, and patient responsibility.
• Collect key clinical information essential for clinical staff
• Review delivery service schedule, medication storage, new patient packets, supplies and refill procedures for future deliveries
• Confirm form of payment information (credit card, debit card, etc.)
• Charge credit card/debit card as needed for all Major Medical and Self Pay patients
• Process manufacturer co-pay cards, if applicable
• Explain benefits and financial responsibilities and supplies financial assistance contact information
• Schedule deliveries of medication in a timely manner to ensure compliance with patient’s treatment
• Document in the appropriate system all needed information, indicating correct ship date and delivery address
• Review information for accuracy: addresses, medication shipping, authorization on file, and collection of patient co-pay
• Notify clinical staff with any patient side effects and/or requests from the patient and caregiver.
• Provide status updates to physician office when appropriate
• Track packages with delivery service tools to ensure the patient receives medication in a timely manner and stability is intact.
• Solve issues that arise in a timely manner, documenting all relevant information on the patient’s record.
• Serve as a liaison between other departments within the company and the patients
• Participate in quality program initiatives and improvement activities
• Comply with all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA/HITECH
• Communicate effectively, in person, over the phone, and in writing
• Maintain a flexible schedule that may include early morning, evening and weekend hours
• Manage large work volumes without loss of focus and with a high degree of accuracy
• Complete multiple daily work assignments and stay on schedule with all duties and responsibilities
• Be dependable in attendance and motivated to demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Management

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• Frequent immobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time.
• Some bending and stooping required.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate keyboard, calculator, photocopy machine, and other office equipment.
• The ability to work 40 hours or more per week
• The ability to maintain a flexible schedule when need arises

Working Environment:

• Normal office environment