Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Advantage - Production Pharmacy
About The Position
Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists with the distribution and processing of prescriptions and the sale of over-the-counter medications. The role includes entering prescription data into a computer, handling billings and file maintenance, receiving payments, and helping stock and store inventory. The technician interacts and communicates with the public and reports to pharmacists. The technician prepares and prepackages medication for subsequent administration to patients under pharmacist supervision, processes prescription information, and maintains appropriate records of medications dispensed. The role also supports customer service, prescription filing and shelving, inventory organization, rejected prescription reprocessing, and the orientation and training of new staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of six months of retail pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and prepackage medication for subsequent administration to patients under pharmacist supervision.
- Enter prescription information and process prescriptions in the computer.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new staff.
- Obtain personal and insurance information from new customers and enter it into the computer.
- Take prescription refill orders over the phone from customers.
- Collect payments for prescription retail sales and over-the-counter sales.
- Organize prescription files numerically for retention for five years.
- Straighten and inventory over-the-counter medications and sundry items.
- Promote a professional and friendly atmosphere for pharmacy customers.
- Maintain appropriate records of medication dispensed.
- Help reprocess rejected prescriptions.
- Assist customers with problems that arise.
- Place prescription orders on shelves in their appropriate positions.
- Act as an ongoing resource to technical staff.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
