Pharmacy Technician Trainee
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician Trainee assists pharmacists in providing safe, effective, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the trainee participates in procedural aspects of pharmacy practice and works as an integral member of the pharmacy team. The role includes paid on-the-job training and paid practical experience. The trainee must enroll in an approved pharmacy technician training program and complete its coursework within one year of starting. Didactic coursework is completed outside working hours and is not compensated. Upon completing the program, the trainee is required to apply for licensure. The trainee prepares medication orders, receives prescriptions, completes paperwork, assists with billing, stocks medication, and delivers medication to patients. The role supports patients and pharmacy and healthcare professionals, communicates with caregivers and stakeholders, follows applicable laws and procedures, and obtains pharmacist supervision and accuracy checks as required. Trainees may be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
Requirements
- Must be at least 17 years old.
- Must enroll or be enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program in accordance with state guidelines.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills and attention to detail.
- Must comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to the area of practice.
- State-specific licensing or registration requirements apply: Utah candidates must apply for a Pharmacy Technician Trainee License within four weeks of hire and obtain it within eight weeks; Colorado candidates must apply for provisional Pharmacy Technician Registration; Montana candidates must apply for a provisional Pharmacy Technician Trainee License; Nevada candidates must apply for a Pharmacy Technician Trainee License; Idaho requires no training license.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in the delivery of safe, effective, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Participate in pharmacy practice procedures as an integral member of the pharmacy team.
- Enroll in an approved pharmacy technician training program and complete coursework within one year of starting.
- Apply for pharmacy technician licensure after completing the training program.
- Prepare medication orders, receive prescriptions, complete required paperwork, assist with billing, stock medication, and deliver medication to patients.
- Support patients, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in relevant areas of responsibility.
- Communicate effectively with caregivers and stakeholders about responsibilities and identified concerns.
- Learn assigned technical responsibilities, seek appropriate training and peer feedback, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Provide medication, information, and services professionally and promptly, and contribute to team-based best practices and processes.
- Obtain appropriate pharmacist supervision and accuracy checks, and understand when pharmacist verification is required.
Benefits
- Paid on-the-job training
- Paid practical experience
- A benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being and wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
