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Join the Astrup Companies Family

We strive to hire employees who are eager to offer quality pharmacy care both locally and across the nation. Help us achieve our vision of five-star pharmacy care for all by taking on every day with an innovative and collaborative spirit that consistently aims at going beyond expectations. We ask that you recognize and embrace your role in the future vitality of independent pharmacies. An ideal Astrup Companies coworker will:

  • Show care by always looking for ways to help
  • Collaborate by sharing ideas to make the team and business better
  • Improve our family of businesses by investing in the success of Astrup Companies
  • Offer five-star care by improving independent pharmacy service
  • Work with integrity by being accountable for their own results
  • Look for innovative ways to improve current services and offerings
  • Strive to empower coworkers, customers, patients, and partners
  • Bring energy—every day
  • Identify and remove communication barriers
  • Show care by always looking for ways to help
  • Collaborate by sharing ideas to make the team and business better
  • Improve our family of businesses by investing in the success of Astrup Companies
  • Offer five-star care by improving independent pharmacy service
  • Work with integrity by being accountable for their own results
  • Look for innovative ways to improve current services and offerings
  • Strive to empower coworkers, customers, patients, and partners
  • Bring energy—every day
  • Identify and remove communication barriers

Providing Quality Care Across the Nation

The following links will take you to our employee portal to submit your application information.

Sterling Pharmacy

Staff Pharmacist

Austin, MN

Description

Sterling Pharmacy in Austin, 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 a 30-40 hour/week, Monday – Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts with competitive wages.
  • Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
  • We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.
  • Iowa Pharmacist license preferred

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.

Float Pharmacy Technician

Caledonia, MN

Description

Sterling Pharmacy 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 is Float position – working between our Caledonia and Rushford locations
  • This position would be a Monday – Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts with competitive wages.
  • 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:

o   High School Diploma or GED

o   Basic computer skills

o   Excellent customer service skills 

  • Preferred:

o   Pharmacy or medical related background

o   Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Job Description: The Float Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers. They will also be responsible for traveling to multiple of our SE locations.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

  • Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
  • Complete required continuing education annually
  • Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
  • Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
  • Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
  • Answer telephone in three rings
  • Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
  • Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
  • Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
  • Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
  • Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
  • Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refill
  • Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
  • Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
  • Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
  • Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employee
  • Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
  • Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
  • Clean work area and the pharmacy
  • 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:

  • Must be able This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
  • Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
  • Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day
  • Must be able to travel to our SE locations

Working Environment:

  • This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.

Pharmacy Cashier

Caledonia, MN

Description

  • Sterling Pharmacy in Caledonia, 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 Full-time (~30-40 hours/week) candidate.
    • This is a Monday – Friday position, with occasional weekend shifts
    • We offer competitive wages.
    • Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
    • Benefits include: Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match & Profit sharing 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

Pharmacy Technician

Lake City, MN

Kennedy Drug by Sterling Pharmacy in Lake City, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

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

  • Looking for a Full-time (~30-40 hours/week) candidate.
  • Benefits include: Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match & profit sharing program.

Qualifications:

  • Required:
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Basic computer skills
    • Excellent customer service skills
  • Preferred:
    • Pharmacy or medical related background
    • Detail oriented
    • Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

  • Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
  • Complete required continuing education annually
  • Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
  • Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
  • Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
  • Answer telephone in three rings
  • Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
  • Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
  • Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
  • Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
  • Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
  • Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills
  • Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
  • Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
  • Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
  • Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employees
  • Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
  • Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
  • Clean work area and the pharmacy
  • 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.
  • Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

  • Must be able This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
  • Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
  • Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day

Working Environment:

This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.

Delivery Driver

Lake City, MN

Description

  • Kennedy Drug by Sterling Pharmacy in Lake City, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

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

    • Looking for a Casual (~0-10 hours/week) candidate.
    • Benefits include: a 401(k) program with a company match & profit sharing program.

    Qualifications:

    • Required:
      • High school graduate or equivalent
    • Preferred:
      • Valid driver’s license
      • Excellent driving record
      • Good physical condition
      • Good communication skills
      • Good organizational skills
      • Responsible and cooperative attitude
      • Clean and neat personal appearance

    Position Summary: The pharmacy delivery driver will deliver prescriptions and/or supplies to patients within the store’s geographical delivery area.

    Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

    • Load vehicle for delivery
    • Perform simple vehicle maintenance, including cleaning the interior of the vehicle, checking lights, checking tires, filling fluids, and scheduling routine maintenance to keep the vehicle running properly
    • Observe all traffic laws and posted speed limits
    • Deliver goods to clients
    • Interact with customers in a polite manner
    • Collect required signatures for payment, proof of delivery, and providing receipts
      to customers
    • Return all required documentation to the pharmacy manager
    • Follow the fleet program guidelines for all company vehicles
    • Unload vehicle after completing delivery runs
    • Understand and adhere to HIPAA compliance policies
    • Complete other duties as assigned

    Performance Requirements:

    • Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
    • Ability to communicate effectively
    • Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
      team members
    • Work in a team-focused environment
    • Ability to work in a high-stress and fast-paced environment

    Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

    • Must be able to sit and drive for entire shift
    • Ability to work up to 40 hours per week as scheduled
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
    • Ability to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
    • In a typical 8-hour day, must be able to stand/walk up to 3 hours

    Working Environment:

    • Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions

Float Pharmacist

Caledonia, MN

Description

Sterling Pharmacy is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

  • Looking for a Part-time employee, approximately 15-29 hours/week. Willing to travel to many of South Central MN locations in Le Sueur, Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna.
  • Benefits include a 401(k) program with company match, Profit incentive program
  • Will be paid mileage and qualified expenses

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)
    • Must be willing to travel to various Sterling Pharmacy locations
  • Preferred:
    • Detail oriented and very organized
    • Able to handle a high stress environment
    • Two or more years of Pharmacy experience in retail/community setting

Job Description: The Float Pharmacist will provide pharmacy dispensing and consultation services to Sterling Pharmacy patients and have direct communication with Pharmacy Managers, Store Managers, and/or District Managers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

  • Travel to various Sterling Pharmacy locations to assist as a Float Pharmacist
  • 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
  • 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
  • Complete other duties as assigned
  • Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
  • Maintain CPR certification
  • Complete training/certification for administering immunizations and maintain competency

Performance Requirements:

  • Thorough knowledge pharmacy practice and law
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be willing to travel

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

  • 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.

Pharmacy Cashier

Northfield, MN

Sterling Pharmacy in Northfield, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

  • Looking for a Full-time (40 hours/week) candidate.
  • Benefits include: Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match & Profit sharing program.

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

Pharmacy Technician

Northfield, MN

Description

Sterling Community Pharmacy in Northfield, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

  • Looking for a Full-time (~40 hours/week) candidate.
  • Benefits include: Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match & profit sharing program.

Qualifications:

  • Required:
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Basic computer skills
    • Excellent customer service skills
  • Preferred:
    • Pharmacy or medical related background
    • Detail oriented
    • Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

  • Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
  • Complete required continuing education annually
  • Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
  • Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
  • Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
  • Answer telephone in three rings
  • Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
  • Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
  • Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
  • Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
  • Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
  • Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills
  • Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
  • Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
  • Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
  • Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employees
  • Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
  • Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
  • Clean work area and the pharmacy
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements:

  • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

  • Must be able This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
  • Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
  • Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day

Working Environment:

  • This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.

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Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician

Worthington, MN

Description

  • Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy in Worthington, MN is part of Astrup Companies – an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. 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.
    • Benefits include: Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match & profit sharing program.

    Qualifications:o   High School graduate or equivalento   Ability to use the computer for day-to-day taskso   Experience in a fast-paced work environmentCore 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.
    • Help answer the telephone in a timely manner (within 3 rings)
    • 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, Parata, Nexsy, 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
  • Job Description: The Sterling Long-Term Care Staff 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.
  • Basic math skills
  • Qualify for registration with the Board of Pharmacy
  • Required:             
  • To learn more about Astrup Companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers

Sterling Specialty Pharmacy

Customer Service Representative

Mendota Heights, MN

Description

  • DescriptionSterling 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 – 5:00 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.

    To learn more about Astrup Companies, go to this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/ Required Education/Training/Professional Experience:

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

    Position Summary: The Customer Service Representative provides customer service and a resourceful point of contact to patients and providers by scheduling deliveries. This includes setting up delivery methods, discussing the delivery schedule and refill procedures for the next delivery.

    • 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.
    • 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
    • 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

    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
  • Core Competencies & Responsibilities:
  • Qualifications:

Pharmacy Technician

Mendota Heights, MN

Description

Sterling Specialty Pharmacy is part of Astrup Companies, an innovative, growing, family-owned business located in Mendota Heights, MN. 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.
  • We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

POSITION SUMMARY – PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

The Pharmacy Technician / Patient Care Coordinator provides customer service and a resourceful point of contact to patients and providers by reviewing patient profiles and scheduling deliveries of patient medication. You will also completing data entry by collecting key clinical information, discussing the delivery schedule and refill procedures for the next delivery.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D required; Associates Degree is preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel; ability to work with multiple information systems
  • Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology
  • Pharmacy experience

EXPECTED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Practices patient centered care
  • Practices professionally, legally and ethically
  • Decision making skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working skills
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Detail oriented

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide customer service 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.
  • Complete Data Entry tasks by collecting 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
  • 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.
  • Comply with all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA/HITECH
  • Communicate effectively, in person, over the phone, and in writing
  • 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

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