Retail Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist, assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors and staff.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent (minimum)
• Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program (preferred)
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan (minimum)
• Active status as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (preferred)
• One year of retail pharmacy work experience (minimum)

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions
• Prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products
• Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy
• Performs basic pharmacy computer order entry
• Participates in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned