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 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 ensure quality service, along with other applicable job duties. The posting describes both certified and non-certified Pharmacy Technician qualifications. Certified Pharmacy Technicians must hold certification through a nationally accredited pharmacy organization and meet the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s experience requirements for the certification exam. Pharmacy Technicians do not require prior experience. Both roles require a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum age of 18, and Missouri State Board of Pharmacy registration or an application in process at 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: certification 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.
- Missouri State Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician, or application completed/in process 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.
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
