Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

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 legally may be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians present completed medications to the pharmacist for verification and routinely interact with patients to provide quality service. Other duties may apply. This position is in the Retail Pharmacy Turner department at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. The schedule is 20 hours weekly, with varied hours and a rotating shift. 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, and Missouri State Board of Pharmacy registration or an application in process at hire, with registration obtained within 90 days. The certified role additionally requires certification through a nationally accredited pharmacy organization and experience as required by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for its certification exam. The Pharmacy Technician role requires no prior experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 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 the Certified Pharmacy Technician role: experience as required by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for its certification exam.
For the Pharmacy Technician role: no experience required.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
Maintain drug inventory.
Maintain patient records.
Present completed medications to the pharmacist for verification.
Interact with patients to ensure quality service.
Work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and refrain from performing duties legally reserved for registered pharmacists.
Perform other applicable job duties.