Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that may legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Technicians present completed medications to the pharmacist for verification and routinely interact with patients to ensure quality service. Other duties may apply. The posting describes both Certified Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician qualifications. Certified Pharmacy Technicians must meet the experience requirements set by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for its certification exam and hold certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy organization. Pharmacy Technicians require no prior experience. Both roles require a high school diploma or equivalent, age 18 or older, and Missouri State Board of Pharmacy registration or an application in process at hire, with registration obtained within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Good verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact directly with customers and patients.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Missouri State Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician, or an application completed or in process upon hire, with registration obtained within 90 days of hire.
- For the Certified Pharmacy Technician role: certification as a pharmacy technician through a nationally accredited pharmacy organization.
- For the Certified Pharmacy Technician role: experience as required by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for its certification exam.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
- Maintain drug inventory and patient records.
- Present completed medications to the pharmacist for verification.
- Interact with patients to ensure quality service.
- Work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and refrain from duties legally reserved for registered pharmacists.
- Perform other applicable job duties.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
