Pharmacy Technician

Mp Rpo • Wolfeboro, NH

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports medication preparation, processing, dispensing, inventory management, and pharmacy operations in a hospital setting. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy leadership, the technician helps ensure that medications are handled accurately, efficiently, and safely and contributes to quality pharmaceutical care. The role involves working with pharmacy systems and related technology, maintaining medication records, supporting outpatient prescription processing, and communicating professionally with patients, families, coworkers, vendors, and other healthcare team members. The technician also protects patient confidentiality and participates in departmental quality improvement, staff education, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician licensure or registration in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Pharmacy technician training through an accredited program, employer training, or relevant on-the-job experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
• Effective communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with computers, pharmacy systems, and related business technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), registered pharmacy technician, or pharmacy intern status, as applicable.
• Experience with automated dispensing systems, medication inventory, prescription billing, insurance processing, or prior authorizations.
• Experience handling hazardous medications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision and according to established procedures.
• Replenish automated medication dispensing systems accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate medication inventory levels and monitor expiration dates.
• Remove expired medications and follow proper inventory storage and handling procedures.
• Assist with medication purchasing through approved wholesalers, supporting contract compliance and cost-effective inventory management.
• Process outpatient prescription billing, insurance claims, refill requests, and prior authorizations.
• Maintain accurate medication records and complete required documentation.
• Assist pharmacists in supporting safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical care.
• Handle hazardous medications safely and follow applicable handling procedures.
• Use pharmacy computer systems and related technology for medication processing and recordkeeping.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, vendors, and other healthcare team members.
• Help patients understand prescription processing and connect them with a pharmacist for medication counseling when appropriate.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable safety requirements.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed