Pharmacy Technician III

MMC Group • Elizabethtown, PA

2d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician III plays a critical role in supporting pharmacy operations within a closed-door veterinary pharmacy setting. This position is responsible for prescription processing, inventory management, order fulfillment, workflow coordination, and supporting pharmacists to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely shipment of prescription orders. The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to operate efficiently in a production-driven pharmacy and warehouse environment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Candidates must hold an unrestricted and active Pharmacy Technician license or registration in the state of residence or be eligible to complete an approved employer training program within six months of hire if applicable.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification is required in states where mandated by the Board of Pharmacy and preferred where not mandated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations, working knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution practices, strong customer service skills, business and financial acumen, analytical and mathematical ability, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• The role requires strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, attention to detail, consistent deadline management, independent work capability with minimal supervision, effective time management, multitasking ability, and meticulous accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires an active and unrestricted Registered or Licensed Pharmacy Technician credential issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy , which must be maintained in good standing throughout employment in accordance with state and federal regulations, with national certification required where mandated and preferred where not.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, license verification, and employment eligibility verification conducted in compliance with Pennsylvania and federal law.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of related pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Entering prescriptions into the dispensing system
• Retrieving, labeling, staging, and toting prescription drug products following pharmacist verification
• Preparing orders for shipment
• Maintaining pharmacy inventory by organizing and restocking medications and supplies
• Ensuring the work environment remains clean and compliant with pharmacy standards
• Maintaining all required licensure in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Effectively communicating with customers, veterinarians, pharmacists, and internal team members
• Accessing and retrieving information from pharmacy computer systems
• Assisting pharmacists with information needed for patient consultations
• Appropriately referring medical inquiries to the pharmacist
• Monitoring workflow, production demands, and inventory levels to ensure timely fulfillment of orders
• Prioritizing tasks to meet business needs
• Collaborating with technicians, pharmacists, and inventory teams to resolve workflow issues and shortages
• Guiding or supporting other pharmacy technicians to optimize productivity
• Processing new and refill orders
• Interpreting prescriptions and standing orders
• Printing and managing order waves
• Verifying account and order information
• Supporting training and onboarding of new technicians
• Assisting with workflow process improvements
• Maintaining prescription files in compliance with legal requirements
• Obtaining forklift certification if required
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Scheduling flexibility may be required, including working beyond scheduled hours to ensure all daily orders are completed

Benefits

• MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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