Certified Pharmacy Technician I - 24 Hours
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician I provides pharmacy services, including preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, providing customer service, maintaining pharmacy records, and operating and monitoring automated pharmacy technology systems. The role works under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to support high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy services. For Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Technician I positions only, duties also include prescription transcription and data entry, resolving insurance claim issues, and contacting providers as appropriate for the pharmacist.
Requirements
- High school diploma or state-accepted equivalency.
- Register as a Pharmacy Technician/Intern with the Board by the start date.
- Obtain certification by examination through a Board-approved credentialing program, PTCB or exCPT, within 6 months.
- Effective interpersonal skills for interacting appropriately with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and others.
- Ability to speak English and precisely read, interpret, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize essential tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail, including ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and ratios/proportions.
- Basic computer proficiency, including ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
- Maintain the required level of competency to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of experience preferred; no experience required.
- Additional language skills beyond English appropriate to the patient population served are very helpful.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute pharmaceuticals.
- Perform inventory control.
- Provide customer service.
- Maintain pharmacy records.
- Operate and monitor automated pharmacy technology systems.
- For Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Technician I positions only: perform prescription transcription and entry, resolve insurance claim issues, and contact providers as appropriate for the pharmacist.
- Support delivery of high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy services under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
- Contract increases.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 403(b) savings matches.
- Earned time cash out.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
