Pharmacy Technician

Zufall Health Center•Dover, NJ

5d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Business Manager, supports the pharmacist in preparing, processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions. The Pharmacy Technician sorts, stocks and labels medication while monitoring inventory levels. The Pharmacy Technician works alongside Sales Associates to provide excellent customer service by assisting patients with pickups and transactions.

Requirements

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and assessment skills
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cohesively with a team or independently and build relationships with staff and external partners
Ability to operate different equipment such as computers, scan guns and cash registers
Knowledge of medical terminology, medication, and dosage measurement
Basic mathematical functions in all units of measurement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective computer skills
Supply inventory management skills
High School Diploma or equivalent required; college credit or additional education in medical field or insurance and billing courses preferred
Pharmacy Technician registration/certification in New Jersey
Have a minimum of 1 year experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service field
Bilingual English and Spanish required

Responsibilities

Consistently adheres to all departmental policies and procedures
Maintains high level of patient confidentiality according to HIPPA and company standards
Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with rules and regulations
Exercises excellent customer service by greeting and assisting all patients and visitors with pickups, transactions, and consultations regarding their medications
Answers phone calls and requests of patients, healthcare providers, and medical facilities
Processes all prescribed medications and ensures all information is accurate and complete
Organizes medications and prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacists by retrieving, reading medication orders, preparing labels, calculating quantities, counting, pouring, weighing and at times mixing medications
Supports the Pharmacy by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications
Maintains records by recording and filing medical providers prescription and orders
Enters data in computer system, recording all prescriptions, purchase orders, requisitions, and disbursements
Maintains and monitors Pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating medication and supplies, placing, and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and disposing of expired drugs
Performs other duties as assigned