Pharmacy Technician

Hawthorn LTC Pharmacy is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with all aspects of pharmacy dispensing duties. The successful candidate for this role will utilize pharmacy software to interpret and input pharmacy prescriptions, process pharmacy insurance claims, effectively communicate with health-care providers, efficiently manage pharmacy inventory, fulfill prescriptions, and assist in other duties as assigned.

No previous pharmacy experience necessary. On the job training available. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess proficient computer skills, and be able to obtain their National Certified Pharmacy Technician license within 90 days of being hired.

Pharmacy Technician Job Duties:

• Helps health care providers by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembles other pharmaceutical therapies.
• Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
• Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Pharmacy Technician Skills and Qualifications:

• Integrity, Dependability, Organization, Customer/Patient Relations, Supply Management, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Supply Management, Analyzing Information

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Work Location: In person