Retail Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Retail Pharmacy Technician performs and assists with pharmacy assignments and other duties that do not require pharmacist review. Most work involves preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications, including compounded non-sterile products, patient-specific and non-specific non-sterile medication doses, and prepackaged or unit-dose products containing oral, injectable, or other medications. The role provides accurate, timely pharmaceutical preparation for patients with retail medication needs and supports prescription dispensing, inventory management, customer service, and delivery coordination.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills, including use of the Windows operating system and word processors.
- Calculation skills.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician credential from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy upon hire, or Registered Pharmacy Technician Trainee credential from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and promptly compound and prepare pharmaceuticals for patients with retail medication needs.
- Prepare new and refill prescriptions accurately using appropriate equipment and techniques and following CHOP prescription-entry and dispensing policy.
- Complete pharmaceutical compounding and preparation records and quality-control documentation promptly and in compliance with CHOP policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Monitor assigned areas for expired products, cleanliness, organization, and medication and supply stock levels.
- Maintain, purchase, and organize inventory to minimize storage costs, wastage, and stock-outs; ensure proper rotation and storage conditions and locations.
- Prepare medications in a manner that minimizes costs due to wastage.
- Provide customer service by answering patient calls, communicating about urgent requests, and obtaining necessary information from medical and nursing staff.
- Assist with coordinating and scheduling prescription deliveries.
- Participate in departmental process-improvement initiatives.
- Perform duties under the oversight of a licensed pharmacist and other duties assigned by Retail Pharmacy Management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
