Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy serving behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability populations. Its pharmacy expertise and specialized packaging promote medication adherence and improve patient outcomes while reducing administrative burden for providers. Altruix is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for its Long-Term Care team in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time, onsite position in a fast-paced, production-focused pharmacy environment involving high-volume fulfillment, packaging, and inventory workflows. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Active Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Trainee.
- Previous experience in a pharmacy or production/fulfillment environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn pharmacy systems.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term care (LTC) pharmacy or high-volume production pharmacy.
- Experience with pharmacy systems such as SuiteRx, Framework, PrimeRx, or similar.
- National certification (CPhT).
Responsibilities
- Process prescriptions, including filling, packaging, and labeling medications in accordance with state regulations.
- Support high-volume production workflows while meeting accuracy and productivity standards.
- Assist with inventory management and periodic cycle counts.
- Handle returned medications for credit or proper disposal.
- Enter patient data and medication orders into pharmacy systems.
- Maintain and update resident profiles, including medication changes and order clarifications.
- Process inbound faxes and triage new prescriptions from facilities.
- Communicate with internal teams and partner facilities to ensure timely and accurate order processing.
- Answer incoming calls and assist with inquiries as needed.
- Support team members and assist with training when applicable.
- Escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
