Pharmacy Technician

Premier Community Healthcare Grp.•Dade City, FL

16d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works directly with patients to provide a best-in-class pharmacy experience while supporting the pharmacy team under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role performs technical and administrative duties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication services. The position is located in Dade City, Florida, and is full-time. The technician supports medication preparation, filling, and dispensing; customer service; inventory and insurance processing; 340B program and point-of-sale operations; and quality improvement activities. The role requires maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and may involve travel between Premier sites as needed.

Requirements

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of pharmacy technician experience.
General knowledge of medications, drug classifications, and prescription interpretation.
Basic understanding of medical terminology and documentation.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
Excellent customer service skills, with empathy and compassion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
Ability to obtain and maintain Epic certification and complete annual compliance training.
Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and 30–50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to work with direct exposure to computer screens.
Possible exposure to contagious or infectious diseases.
Ability to travel between Premier sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT certification is strongly preferred.
Basic understanding of the 340B Federal Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver excellent customer service and assist patients in a timely, professional manner.
Answer phones promptly, assist within scope, and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist.
Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, filling, and dispensing.
Ensure accuracy in medication dispensing using appropriate procedures and safety standards.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and follow safe medication stocking practices.
Communicate medication availability, shortages, and pricing updates to pharmacy staff.
Adjust priorities based on workload and pharmacist direction.
Process insurance claims, adjudication, and pre-authorizations in a timely manner.
Support 340B program requirements, inventory management, and point-of-sale systems.
Maintain confidentiality and ensure HIPAA compliance.
Communicate issues that may affect patient flow or pharmacy operations.
Support community initiatives and promote Premier’s mission and values.
Participate in Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.