Pharmacy Tech

Hugos Family Marketplace • East Grand Forks, MN

6d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician at Hugo’s Family Pharmacy supports pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, processing prescriptions and insurance claims, managing inventory, maintaining accurate records, and providing customer service. The role supports pharmacy operations and clerical tasks in a safe, organized environment and helps ensure compliance with Minnesota pharmacy laws and regulations. The technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and follows safety and operational protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of the educational and training requirements needed to maintain a pharmacy technician license from the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting handling prescriptions, medication dispensing, or customer service.
• Familiarity with basic pharmacy operations, recordkeeping, and inventory management.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and employees.
• Ability to stand for long periods and frequently bend, reach, climb, and squat.
• Proficiency in typing and operating a computer.
• Ability to speak on the telephone.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 40 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retail or community pharmacy setting.
• Experience handling insurance claims, prior authorizations, or co-pay collections.
• Experience with pharmacy management software and point-of-sale systems.
• Prior exposure to controlled substance handling or clinical pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Process prescriptions and insurance claims, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant with regulations.
• Manage inventory by ordering and stocking supplies and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain patient records and ensure documentation is accurate and confidential.
• Provide customer service by responding to patient inquiries and assisting with medication-related questions.
• Maintain compliance with Minnesota pharmacy laws and regulations and keep the work environment clean and organized.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with pharmacy operations and pharmacy systems.
• Operate pharmacy management software and point-of-sale systems.
• Handle insurance claims, prior authorizations, and co-pay collections as needed.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and follow safety and operational protocols.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Full-time and part-time employees: employee discount and time-and-a-half holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED