Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

As a Pharmacy Technician, your day is focused on ensuring an accurate and efficient experience for patients while working under the supervision of a pharmacist. You assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines. Customer interaction is a regular part of the role, whether answering questions, processing transactions, or directing clinical questions to the pharmacist. Maintaining organization and consistency within the pharmacy is also key, including managing records, restocking supplies, and keeping the workspace clean while following federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions.
• Enter data.
• Prepare medications within regulatory guidelines.
• Interact with customers by answering questions, processing transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Manage records.
• Restock supplies.
• Keep the workspace clean.
• Follow federal and state regulations.
• Follow HIPAA requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Proficiency in computer systems.
• Basic math calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older (or 18 years of age or older, depending on location requirements).
• Current Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure required where applicable.
• Successful completion of required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, prescription processing, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Customer Interaction Skills: Professional and courteous communication.
• Prescription Processing: Experience assisting with data entry, medication preparation, and order processing.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and compliance standards.
• Pharmacy Knowledge: Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication, including phone interactions.
• Regulatory Awareness: Following pharmacy laws.
• Adaptability: Managing changing priorities and multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods and completing repetitive tasks.