Pharmacy Technician
GRX Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing, family-oriented group of independent pharmacies seeking a dependable Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicap Pharmacy in Newton, IA. This full-time position offers up to 40 hours per week with no nights, Sundays, or holidays, and some scheduling flexibility.
About the role
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will assist the pharmacist with technical functions under direct supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include processing and filling prescriptions, measuring, counting, labeling, record keeping, and communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals. We seek high-energy individuals who are motivated, able to multitask, and possess excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities
- Follow company policies and procedures, including register performance, security issues, and confidentiality
- Greet customers and answer questions
- Receive prescriptions and check their validity
- Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
- Resolve issues when they arise (e.g., rejected insurance claims)
- Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
- Sort, stock, label medication, and monitor inventory
- Undertake administrative tasks as assigned
- Comply with all security measures and quality standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Pharmacy technicians must be nationally certified and registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy
- Any person not currently registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee must obtain registration prior to commencing employment
- Proven experience as a pharmacy technician is a plus but not required—we will train you
- Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement is a plus
Skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay rate based on experience
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for Certified Pharmacy Technicians
- $500 sign-on bonus for non-certified Pharmacy Technicians
- 401k with company match
- Employee discount
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time positions