Certified Pharmacy Technician, PRN Various (Retail)

Wellstar Health System • Marietta, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join their team on a PRN basis for various retail pharmacy locations. This role involves assisting pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical care by performing technical duties. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a Pharmacist and contribute to a mission of enhancing the health and well-being of every person served. Wellstar is a leading integrated healthcare system in Georgia, recognized for its high-quality care and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED Diploma from an accredited program.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Licensed by the State of Georgia.
• Exposure/experience in all phases of retail pharmacy operations.
• Experience in a retail pharmacy setting including exposure to retail pharmacy operations, data entry into pharmacy software system, purchasing/inventory control, controlled substance documentation, data intake from customers, and good customer service skills.
• Minimal typing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Good mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical care to all patients by performing technical duties in the pharmacy department, working under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Retrieve prescription orders, count, pour, measure and weigh tablets and medications, mix medications, select the proper prescription container, and create prescription labels.
• Maintain patient profiles, complete cash register transactions, answer phones, and take inventory of over-the-counter medications.
• Stay aware of the latest medicines and their availability.
• Acquire necessary information to properly fill prescriptions, ensuring thoroughness in obtaining all legally required data.
• Utilize existing computer software programs to aid in processing prescriptions, including dealing with third-party payers and solving issues related to electronic adjudication.
• Accurately record prescriptions dispensed and contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary.
• Complete third-party insurance forms and other paperwork.
• Complete cash transactions with customers using POS equipment, credit card processing machines, and cash transactions.
• Run end-of-day reports from the POS cash register and perform proper business closing procedures.
• Handle telephone transactions courteously and represent the business well over the phone.
• Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining to the scope of practice of a retail pharmacy.
• Inventory and stock prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Generate reports from the pharmacy computer system.
• Prepare/compound ointments, creams, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Support to do more meaningful work
• Rewarding life
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care
• Inclusive culture
• One of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems
• Culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED