Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician- Specialty Pharmacy

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

4d•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 legally reserved for pharmacists. Technicians present completed medications to a pharmacist for verification, routinely interact with patients to ensure quality service, and perform other applicable duties. This position is in CoxHealth South’s Specialty Pharmacy in Springfield, Missouri. The schedule is 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on the day shift. The posting describes qualifications for either the Certified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician role. Both require a high school diploma or equivalent, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. Certified Pharmacy Technicians must meet the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s experience requirements and hold certification through a nationally accredited pharmacy organization. Pharmacy Technicians require no prior experience. Both roles require Missouri State Board of Pharmacy registration, or an application in process/completed upon hire, with registration obtained within 90 days of hire.

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: experience as required by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for its certification exam.
For the Certified Pharmacy Technician role: certification as a Pharmacy Technician through a nationally accredited pharmacy organization.
Registration with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician, or an application in process/completed upon hire, with registration obtained within 90 days of hire.
No experience is required for the Pharmacy Technician role.

Responsibilities

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