Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

About the Role

Pharmacy Technician responsibilities include compounding sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations under the supervision of the compounding pharmacist, performing fulfillment of data entry and prescription processing, and assisting laboratory technicians in prescription compounding and fulfillment activities. This position reports to the department team lead.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures and state laws/regulations.
• Work under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customers, greeting and assisting them in a friendly and professional manner.
• Check prescriptions for completeness and enter information into the computer to generate labels and invoices.
• Fill and label prescriptions, prepackaging bulk medications, and prepare various types of medication and ancillary kits.
• Communicate with prescribers to receive refill authorization.
• Handle patient refills and payments by telephone, directing calls, or taking and relaying messages.
• Assist the team lead with pharmacy front-end organization, ordering, and pricing merchandise.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, including capsules, oral liquids, topical medications, nasal preparations, suppositories, troches, tablet triturates, lollipops, and sterile compounded products.
• Investigate and document variances or incidents, including resolutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department team lead.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of application.
• At least 3 years of pharmacy experience.
• Ability to navigate basic computer operating systems.
• Must be able to work full time immediately upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Proficient in using computers, printers, and fax machines.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills via telephone and email.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds as needed.
• 20/20 vision (with or without corrective aids) for visual inspection of drug products.

Benefits

• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K matching.
• Sick leave.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available at this time.