Pharmacy Tech

About the Role

The Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other health care products to patients, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable board of pharmacy requirements, state and federal laws.
• Prepare prescriptions for dispensing by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, and mixing medication.
• Make requisitions for drugs and supplies with guidance from pharmacists.
• Order, receive, and maintain inventory of drugs and chemicals, ensuring their security.
• Verify prescription information for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter data into the computer system, recording prescriptions, purchase orders, requisitions, and disbursements.
• Perform general clerical duties, such as answering phones and operating a cash register.
• Maintain patient record confidentiality.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Attend in-service training as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Current Pharmacy Technician license and PTCB certification in good standing.
• Maintain all continuing education required by the state.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn other required software.
• Ability to maintain a neat and organized workspace.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in busy or stressful situations.
• Strong multitasking abilities.
• Courteous, friendly, and customer-service oriented attitude.

Working Conditions

• Personal contact with staff, patients, visitors, and government agencies.
• Must be able to lift over 20 lbs, bend, stoop, crouch, walk, push, pull, and stand for long periods.
• Exposure to chemicals is possible.
• Hearing, speech, and vision must be adequate for in-person and phone duties.
• Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels and work closely with others.

Equipment Used

• Medical equipment for customer care.
• Computer and various software programs.
• Copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.

OSHA Task Category III: Tasks involve little or no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Responsible for compliance with all policies and procedures, including HIPAA regulations.