Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist at UCF Student Health Services Pharmacy, assisting with the dispensing of medication and other healthcare products to patients and customers. The position supports prescription processing, insurance billing, inventory and supply management, patient communication, recordkeeping, and efficient pharmacy operations. The anticipated hourly range is $17.64–$19.00, with the final rate based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. This is a fixed-term, time-limited funding position, and employment may end when funding is depleted. The schedule is 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday within 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; evening shifts and schedule flexibility may be needed. Hours may change based on operational needs, projects, or emergencies.
Requirements
- Registration with the State of Florida Board of Pharmacy.
- At least 2 years of appropriate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Florida Statute 112.219(6).
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of experience in a high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
- Experience with Electronic Health Record systems, preferably eClinicalWorks (ECW).
- Experience with third-party billing for prescription medications to insurance providers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with prescription preparation and filling under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Interpret physician orders and prescription information.
- Enter prescription data into the computer for processing.
- Bill third-party insurance and pharmacy benefit managers, obtain prior authorizations, and monitor formularies and reimbursement.
- Manage inventory by ordering and stocking medications, entering new shipments into the computer, and returning overstock to wholesalers and reverse distributors.
- Communicate and coordinate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and support staff.
- Stock and market over-the-counter medications on a daily or weekly basis.
- Order and maintain adequate supplies of prescription vials and other dispensing materials.
- Keep shelves clean, fronted, and stocked, placing newer medication behind older medication.
- Maintain and complete recordkeeping and filing duties.
- Help maintain efficient prescription flow, including assisting with workloads of 300 or more prescriptions per day.
- Greet patients and professionals in person and by phone, and monitor prescription wait times.
- Ensure telephone messages are legible, detailed, completed, and handled promptly and efficiently.
- Notify the pharmacist of emergencies or messages requiring special attention, and refer medical questions to the pharmacist.
- Verify patient eligibility status.
- Develop an understanding of the Health Center's operations as a whole.
- Conduct biannual physical inventory.
- Receive prescriptions from patients, obtain pertinent information, and enter the appropriate information into the computer.
- Assist the pharmacist by answering telephone calls.
- Assist in orienting and training new full-time and OPS pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- Perform other assignments and duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid annual and sick time off and paid holidays.
- Retirement savings options.
- Employee discounts, including tickets to Orlando attractions.
- Education assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
