HCOP Pharmacy Technician I/II/III

Responsibilities

• Assists a registered pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions to patients to include receiving prescription refill requests and new prescription requests, verifying that information is accurate, and entering prescription information into computer database accurately and efficiently.
• Provides customer service by responding to routine inquiries concerning prescriptions, prescription insurance coverage, and pharmacy prescription records. Forwards complex issues to supervisor or more senior level technician.
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory in roles to include receiving medications, verifying medication shipments, approving invoices, stocking, and checking for outdated medication currently in inventory.
• Maintains and stocks automated dispensing machines
• Performs payment processing, cashier functions, and basic financial reporting including daily transactions and opening and closing cash register. May also participate in financial reporting.
• May troubleshoot pharmacy software, reporting, and related technology.
• Aids in developing or modifying processes based on unit objectives and feedback from employees and management.
• More experienced Technicians will provide advice and consultation to supervisors and managers regarding internal policies, procedures, and practices.
• May train others in new process implementation.

Qualifications

• Level I: High school diploma or equivalent
• Level II: High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting.
• Level III: High school diploma or equivalent, 4 years of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting.
• License and Certifications: Alabama Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification required upon hire.