Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. The role assists pharmacists with technical duties related to distributing drugs to patients and supports pharmaceutical services by checking stock, monitoring inventory, placing and expediting orders, reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and compounding sterile and non-sterile products. The Pharmacy Technician develops strong relationships with colleagues and customers and helps maintain an accurate, timely, and well-organized pharmacy operation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
- Basic computer skills.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT) certification in the State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of pharmacy technician experience.
- Knowledge of inventory control.
- Knowledge of brand-name and generic medications.
- Knowledge of and ability to use pharmacy automation.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
- Adhere to pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure medications are properly labeled, checked by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
- Prioritize workload, maintain organization, and coordinate activities with other team members.
- Monitor medication expiration dates and prevent expired medications from circulating.
- Comply with controlled-substance record-keeping requirements and maintain inventories.
- Refer drug-information requests to a pharmacist.
- Demonstrate and maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
- Answer phone calls and respond to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
- Maintain adequate inventory of prescription and over-the-counter products in designated areas.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
