Pharmacy Technician

CCS•Clearwater, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician processes prescription orders and supports pharmacy operations, including troubleshooting prepared orders and NDC changes, batching and collating patient paperwork, selecting medications, filling orders, and assisting with prescription packing and shipping. This is an on-site position at the Clearwater, Florida location. The role involves prescription processing, inventory management, medication preparation and packaging, shipping support, and administrative duties. The technician works with vendors and wholesalers, supports returns and destruction processes, maintains confidentiality, follows applicable healthcare regulations and company procedures, and provides courteous assistance to internal and external customers. The position requires flexibility to meet department needs, including evening and weekend availability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain an active, good-standing Pharmacy Technician registration with the state.
Maintain required continuing education for registration and certifications.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and doctors’ offices by phone.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, and diagram-based instructions using common sense.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Flexibility regarding work schedule; all positions require evening and weekend availability.
Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Process prescription orders, troubleshoot prepared orders and NDC changes, manage queues and refills, and handle department To-Do’s and related troubleshooting.
Batch and collate patient paperwork; sort, scan, and file prescriptions.
Select and pull medications, fill pharmacy orders, and prepare, package, and label medications with appropriate auxiliary labels.
Place required paperwork, an initialed shipping slip, and medication together for pharmacist approval.
Pack medication orders after the pharmacist’s final check and assist with prescription shipping.
Complete daily cycle counts, reconcile inventory, restock supplies, and check in and put away orders in their proper locations.
Assemble shipment boxes and stock shipping supplies.
Perform returns and medication destruction functions, including reviewing expiration dates and quarantining medications for destruction.
Work with vendors and wholesalers and perform inventory-control functions.
Attend mandatory physical inventories.
Maintain knowledge of assigned pharmacy functions and cross-train in other pharmacy areas as directed by management.
Assist internal and external customers courteously.
Achieve goals and objectives established by management.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, private insurance requirements, and applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and flexibility to meet department needs.