Pharmacy Floor Technician

Synchrony Pharmacy Indianapolis•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Pharmacy Floor Technician supports a long-term care pharmacy serving senior living communities. Under the direction of a pharmacist, the technician assists with measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording medications and dosages according to prescription orders. The role focuses on accuracy, quality, and patient care in a setting that is not a high-traffic retail pharmacy. The technician processes prescriptions and refills, prepares bulk medications and labeled bottles, helps maintain patient medication profiles and inventory records, and supports facilities and departments with basic requests. The position also includes maintaining proper drug storage and security, checking supplies and expiration dates, and following applicable laws, ethical standards, safety requirements, and company policies. Minimal travel, including occasional overnight stays, may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician qualification as required by state regulatory requirements.
Exemplary computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, stretch, stoop, walk, and move intermittently during working hours.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and external business associates.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One year of pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that the information is complete and accurate.
Prepare bulk medications for the floor, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
Answer telephone calls, respond to questions or requests, and direct inquiries to the appropriate departments.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Assist facilities and departments by answering basic questions, locating items, or referring medication-information requests to a pharmacist.
Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications by individual patients.
Order, label, and count medication, chemical, and supply stock, and enter inventory data into computerized pharmacy systems.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check inventory for outdated medications, and inform a supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Travel minimally, including overnight stays as necessary.
Support location and departmental goals and the overall objectives of the company.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, company policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
Maintain uncompromising cleanliness and safety.
Perform job duties with a friendly, positive, and team-oriented approach.
Maintain professional and technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.