Pharmacy Technician

About the role

This role is responsible for assisting licensed pharmacists by providing medication and other healthcare products to patients. Key duties include stocking and taking inventory of medications, preparing prescriptions, maintaining customer profiles, operating cash registers, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and legal policies.

Responsibilities

• Stock and take inventory of medications (prescription and over the counter).
• Notify Pharmacy Manager of supplies/products that need to be ordered.
• Receive prescriptions/refills from patients.
• Retrieve, count, pour, weigh, package and label products.
• Maintain customer profiles and prepare insurance forms.
• Accurately operate cash register, display cost of customer purchase, make change, cash checks, and issue receipt.
• Have familiarity with all products carried in the department.
• Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department.
• Abide by HIPAA and all legal policies and procedures.
• Complete other tasks as assigned, including final verification of prescriptions and patient counseling on medications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year prior customer service-oriented pharmacy related experience preferred.
• Must have the state appropriate registration or certification.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Qualifications

• Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products.
• Detail Oriented.

Skills

• Physical stamina to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Bending, stooping, twisting and turning frequently.
• Exposure to varied temperatures and outside weather conditions.
• Two-way communication and a sense of belonging within a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Full Time Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Starting Part Time Benefits: Excellent benefits package, eligible to participate in 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan and work life resources. Eligibility for paid holidays and additional benefits is based on meeting working hours requirements post hire.