Pharmacy Technician

Under supervision of licensed Pharmacist, performs general clerical and technical duties. Maintains pharmacy services in accordance with departmental policies and standards as well as state regulations. Works in concert with center administration to ensure effective delivery of pharmacy services. Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs general clerical duties including cash register operation, cash handling, member eligibility verification, bookkeeping, filing and general supply maintenance.
• Under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, performs technical duties including entering prescription and allergy data into the computer or typing prescription labels, retrieving medication from shelves, counting and packaging medication, labeling medication, retrieving refill request information from phone and automated systems.
• Assists with inventory control, purchasing, pharmaceutical returns, return-to-stock, shelf cleanliness, product rotation and maintenance.
• Serves patients in a friendly, courteous and expedient manner which promotes patient satisfaction and retention.
• In conjunction with supervisor or under supervisor's direction, orients and instructs new pharmacy personnel regarding department policies and procedures.
• Participates in patient education programs as appropriate.
• May have specific clinical pharmacy service responsibilities such as patient enrollment in the service, telecommunication to patients and practitioners, written patient communication, maintaining a filing system, and handling administrative office activities.
• Attends pharmacy education or training programs as appropriate.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with medical staff and patients.
• Knowledge of basic cash register operations and cash control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written prescriptions.
• Ability to work in a repetitive environment.
• Complete a job specific assessment.

Education

• High School Diploma.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person