Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Technicians present completed medications to the pharmacist for verification, routinely interact with patients to ensure quality service, and perform other applicable job duties. The posting describes requirements for both Certified Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technicians. Both roles require a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum age of 18, communication and teamwork skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, direct customer and patient interaction, and problem-solving and organizational skills. Certification through a nationally accredited pharmacy organization is required for the Certified Pharmacy Technician role. The Pharmacy Technician role requires no prior experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Good verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact directly with customers and patients.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- For the Certified Pharmacy Technician role: certification as a pharmacy technician through a nationally accredited pharmacy organization.
- For both roles: registration with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician, or an application in process/completed upon hire and registration obtained within 90 days of hire.
- For the Certified Pharmacy Technician role: experience as required by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for the certification exam.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
- Maintain drug inventory and patient records.
- Present completed medications to the pharmacist for verification.
- Interact with patients to ensure quality service.
- Perform other applicable job duties under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
