Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Virginia Urology is seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and experienced Pharmacy Technician to support patients’ medication needs. The role supports daily dispensary operations by accurately processing prescription orders and refill requests, maintaining medication inventory and records, and providing courteous patient service while following applicable regulations and organizational policies. The position also processes prescription claims, handles payments and deliveries, maintains medication storage and dispensary standards, and identifies opportunities to improve workflows and the patient experience.
Requirements
- Maintain a Certified Pharmacy Technician license in Virginia.
- At least two years of experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with physicians, patients, and colleagues.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to alternately sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday; extensive keyboard use.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance from another individual or mechanical equipment.
- Ability to effectively exchange information with pharmacists, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare personnel.
- Strong initiative and personal accountability, with the ability to independently identify and execute improvement opportunities.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, medication classifications, generic and brand-name medications, dosage forms, and avenues of administration.
- Understanding of pharmacy operations, medication preparation, dispensing procedures, and inventory management.
- Familiarity with federal and state pharmacy regulations, including controlled-substance handling, storage, documentation, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and maintain detailed documentation.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process electronic prescriptions and refill requests, ensuring required information is complete and accurate.
- Process prescription claims through dispensary software and assist with claim rejections or billing issues as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate prescription and dispensing records in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Comply with applicable pharmacy regulations, organizational policies, and established procedures.
- Maintain appropriate medication storage, security, and handling practices to support medication integrity and patient safety.
- Collect patient copayments and other applicable payments, reconcile daily receipts, and submit collected funds to the Finance Department according to established procedures.
- Receive medication deliveries and verify shipments against purchase orders and packing documentation; report discrepancies as appropriate.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient dispensary environment.
- Provide professional, courteous, and timely service to patients, providers, and colleagues.
- Identify opportunities to improve dispensary workflows, operational efficiency, and the patient experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations and organizational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
