Lead Retail Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

The Lead Retail Pharmacy Technician performs all duties of a Pharmacy Technician in the START Retail Pharmacy, overseeing other technicians, assisting with training and mentoring, and providing direction to staff questions. This position works under the authority of a state registered pharmacist.

Activities

• Process prescription information through the applicable computer system
• Remove stock bottles of medications from the shelves in order to prepare prescriptions for dispensing
• Count out necessary medication for dispensing
• Label all necessary containers for prescription dispensing
• Maintain daily patient records and information through the applicable computer and manual systems
• Release and/or deliver prescriptions to a patient or patient’s designated agent (after final check by licensed pharmacist)

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, prepare all prescription medications for dispensing. This includes:

• Accurate interpretation and processing of prescription information through appropriate computer system
• Removing stock bottles from shelves and counting out appropriate medications
• LABELING all necessary containers for prescription dispensing
• Ensuring prescriptions are checked by a pharmacist before being released to a patient

Department Supervision

Director of Pharmacy Services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Pharmacy technician certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• One to two years of retail pharmacy experience preferred but not required
• Must be computer keyboard knowledgeable and literate (typing 45-50 words per minute)
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Bilingual recommended