Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting with the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state and federal regulations. The incumbent is responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Reviews and complies with the Pharmacy Technician Code of Conduct.
- Helps healthcare providers and patients by greeting them in person or by phone; answering questions and request; referring inquiries to the Pharmacist that require their attention.
- 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level: anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.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 knowledge of asset protection techniques, creates claims for order errors and damaged goods.
- Performs duties assigned by the Pharmacist such as utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct and checking for possible interactions.
- Reports, immediately, prescription error to the Pharmacist and adheres to company policies and procedures in regard to pharmacy errors and quality improvement.
- Follows all applicable government regulations including HIPAA, Medicare and Co-pay requirements.
- Directs and assists team members as needed to maintain workflow and meet/ complete deadlines as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist on duty.
- Processes claims for 3rd party reimbursement efficiently and correctly to third-party insurance providers to obtain payment.
- Earns and maintains certification and licensure as required per state regulations. Attends training and completes as requested by the Pharmacy Manager and acquires continuing education credits.
- Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA**:

- High School or equivalent; experience can substitute for education on a year for year basis above the minimum required
- Board of Pharmacy technician registration; maintain current licensure and certification for state
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a pharmacy setting to include pharmacy/medical data entry experience

Benefits Include: Medical Dental Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts on Products & Services

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program

Physical setting:

- Clinic

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No nights
- No weekends

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in a community/retail Pharmacy setting?

**Experience**:

- Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Spanish (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Pharmacy Technician Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person