Certified Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications while ensuring accuracy and patient safety. The role includes resolving insurance and prescription denials, managing inventory and cash funds, maintaining dispensing records, processing charges, and cleaning and sterilizing pharmacy equipment. The schedule is full-time with a variable shift as needed. Work follows specific procedures and methods, with minor decisions required to adapt to routine situations. The position does not supervise others. Mercyhealth describes its culture expectations through quality, service, partnering, and cost-conscious behavior. Employees are expected to follow procedures, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, respond promptly and respectfully, communicate effectively, support teamwork and improvement, and use organizational resources responsibly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of retail pharmacy experience.
- Pharmacy technician licensure.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or certification through NHA.
- Computer skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good interpretive and analytical skills, including medication dosage calculations.
- Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including standing, walking, fine-motor handling, reaching, crouching or squatting, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds; close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a pharmacy technician program.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot insurance and prescription denials.
- Maintain petty cash and change fund balances.
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations; fill bottles and blister packs with prescribed tablets and capsules; and type labels.
- Assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication.
- Receive and store incoming supplies, count stock, and enter inventory data into a computer.
- Process records of medication and equipment dispensed to customers or hospital patients, compute charges, and enter data into a computer.
- Clean equipment and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
- Follow policies and procedures, adapt to routine changes, maintain accuracy, and prioritize work effectively.
- Respond promptly to service requests, protect confidentiality, communicate effectively, and show respect for cultural differences.
- Participate in teamwork, provide and receive feedback, and contribute suggestions for improving work.
- Conserve organizational resources and contribute to cost-saving measures and fiscal responsibility.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- FSA/HSA options.
- Accruing paid time off.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Career advancement and educational opportunities.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Well-being programs.
- Employee discounts.
- On-demand pay.
- Financial education.
- Annual recognition and awards events.
- Partner appreciation days.
- Family entertainment and attractions discounts.
- Community service and improvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
