Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
As a Pharmacy Technician, you support an accurate and efficient patient experience under the supervision of a pharmacist. You assist with prescription processing, data entry, and medication preparation within regulatory guidelines. The role includes regular customer interaction, such as answering inquiries, processing transactions, and referring clinical questions to the pharmacist. You also help maintain pharmacy organization and consistency by managing records, restocking supplies, keeping the workspace clean, and complying with federal and state regulations. The work involves prescription workflows, compliance, and daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old, or at least 18 depending on location requirements.
- Current Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure where applicable.
- Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
- Successful completion of required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.
- Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, prescription processing, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Proficiency with computer systems and basic math calculations.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Professional and courteous customer communication skills, including phone interactions with patients and providers.
- Accuracy in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
- Organization and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple requests.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and complete repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Availability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines.
- Assist patients professionally and courteously, answer inquiries, process transactions, and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist.
- Maintain pharmacy records and manage prescription-related documentation.
- Restock pharmacy supplies and keep the workspace clean and organized.
- Follow HIPAA requirements and applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
- Operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems to support pharmacy workflows.
- Complete required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive wages paid weekly.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Associate discounts.
- Training, career growth, and development supported by leaders.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
- Vacation and paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, depending on eligibility and applicable terms.
- Sick pay accrued based on hours worked.
- PTO/vacation pay accrued based on hours worked.
- Paid holidays (between 7 and 9 days annually).
- Bereavement pay.
- Retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.
- Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
