Retail Pharmacy Technician - Hospital/Clinic Based

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

117d • $16 - $26

About The Position

Join our dynamic Mizzou Pharmacy team as a part time, float, pharmacy technician, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community! All our Mizzou Pharmacy locations are either within a MU Health Care facility or clinic where we partner with other healthcare professionals to improve the lives of our patients. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you’ll be the friendly face that greets patients, assist with bedside delivery, as applicable, and ensure everyone’s pharmacy experience is smooth and supportive. You will prepare and dispense medications and manage inventory while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. We value your ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction. If you are looking to begin a career in healthcare this is the ideal opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career as we provide on the job training. Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well-being will thrive, and you'll be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless!

Requirements

• Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.
• Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.
• Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software, and adjudicate third-party insurance claims.
• Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.
• Conduct point-of-sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out-window procedures for patient safety.
• Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.
• Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31/hour, based on experience
• CERTIFIED, $19.15 - $30.23/hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials: Additional $1.25 per hour for Evening shift
• Shift Differentials: Additional $2.00 per hour for Weekend shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees