Pharmacy Technician- Retail
About The Position
In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacy Technician duties consist of assisting pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions. Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs; ensures that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair; controls inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies. Assists with billing related functions. May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff; assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations. Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.
Requirements
- High School graduate or general education diploma (GED) required.
- South Dakota: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the SD Board of Pharmacy required within 30 days from the date of hire.
- As of September 12, 2024, the state of South Dakota requires technician certification in the following roles: A Technician Providing immunizations, a Technician working in a Remote Pharmacy, other advanced functions as approved per the Board.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
- Measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
- Assist pharmacists in compounding, preparing and dispensing medical prescriptions to the public after receiving information from customers or patients according to written/faxed prescriptions.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Ensure that equipment is functioning properly and assists in resolution of equipment maintenance and repair.
- Control inventory stock level and timeline to ensure adequate supplies.
- Assist with billing related functions.
- May assist with departmental quality assurance and other customer- or patient-focused services with oversight from supervisory staff.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment and conditions that adhere to state laws and regulations.
- Requires use of and proficiency in multiple computer programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
