Pharmacy Technician

Symbria • Auburn, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Symbria Rx Services is seeking a team-oriented, experienced Pharmacy Technician in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The role supports the health and wellness of seniors by assisting pharmacists with preparing medications for distribution to long-term care communities based on physician orders and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and pharmacy standards. This position is 100% on-site and works 40 hours per week, including rotating weekends every other weekend.

The technician assists pharmacists, fills and packages medication orders, and performs tasks involving automated dispensing machines, medication strips, unit-dose packaging, compounds, and pharmacy inventory. The role requires accurate, timely work to meet scheduled medication delivery deadlines, along with communication and problem-solving with client staff. The position may also involve other duties assigned by pharmacists or managers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician license and certification (CPhT) as required by state regulations.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic, with the ability to write clearly and legibly.
• Professional phone and customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• General computer knowledge, including Windows applications.
• Ability to learn abbreviations and brand/generic comparisons for interpreting prescriptions and filling orders.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as operational needs dictate, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist(s) on duty as the primary responsibility and prioritize these duties.
• Accurately and efficiently fill orders in a timely manner under pharmacist supervision.
• Learn and comply with pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Assist in the toting area for medication deliveries as needed.
• Process scheduled daily cycle-fill medication delivery orders using automated dispensing machines.
• Maintain accurate medication information in machine software databases.
• Perform quality assurance checks on medication strips and correct machine or user errors.
• Organize medication strips in client community wings according to each home's specifications.
• Verify that each active resident has a medication strip and that discontinued orders are excluded.
• Monitor and maintain automated dispensing machine consumables.
• Communicate and problem-solve with client staff regarding resident medication information.
• Meet daily deadlines for scheduled medication deliveries.
• Package new and refill orders accurately in the pharmacy software system, ensuring correct drug products and quantities.
• Monitor pre-packaged medication card supplies and initiate packing of new cards when supplies are low.
• Repack unit-dose medications using automated dispensing and unit-dose packaging machines.
• Prepare external compounds neatly and accurately.
• Stock the pharmacy daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacists or managers.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition/CEU reimbursement
• Employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

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