Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

To fulfill pharmacy prescriptions in an automated central fill pharmacy and maintain a continuous, consistent workflow to meet daily production and quality goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy systems and technology, including inventory systems and automated medication counting machines.
• Prepare informational and related records and reports to ensure accurate data and system compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates for pharmaceuticals.
• Calibrate machines by applying settings to pill or capsule specifications to minimize breakage.
• Ensure medications are continuously replenished by utilizing the computer and/or scanner screen.
• Troubleshoot pill cell issues (e.g., jamming) throughout production.
• Maintain and track medication inventory by sorting, placing, and storing freight in appropriate locations.
• Restock and replenish medication in appropriate locations.
• Report low stock levels.
• Ensure stock rotation on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis to assist in shrinkage control.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Create reports using inventory information systems.
• Monitor prescription inventory for expired pharmaceuticals.
• Support the facility with reporting and paperwork to ensure productivity and pharmaceutical integrity by:
• Entering and modifying pharmaceutical data on the system and forms.
• Processing and submitting paperwork.
• Creating and maintaining documentation (e.g., files, manuals, forms, records, supplies).
• Creating and maintaining communications (e.g., memos, correspondence).
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in records or files.
• Preparing reports of pharmacy activities and inventory (e.g., state board mandated testing of counting devices).
• Informing management about incorrect or inefficient processes and improper service procedures.
• Promote and maintain the pharmacy's professional reputation.
• Deliver pharmacy products and services in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and corporate policies and procedures by:
• Assisting the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process.
• Stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers.
• Handling claims and returns.
• Completing, maintaining, and securing paperwork, forms, and other required documentation.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Use the scanner to identify and select pharmaceutical product and quantity for prescription orders.
• Verify the size and strength of the product before processing the order.
• Verify display for pack and quantity.
• Enter expiration date and lot numbers.
• Label prescriptions.
• Weigh medication for accuracy of quantity.
• Count or pour medication for prescription orders.
• Prepare packages and distribute medications in a fast-paced production environment.
• Replenish automated counting machines.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and integrity of inventory by:
• Utilizing automated inventory control scanners and systems to track and ensure timely and appropriate delivery and stocking of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Ensuring adherence to and documentation of inventory control procedures (e.g., product strategies, product description discrepancies).
• Auditing and testing pill cell performance per prescribed schedule and procedures.
• Managing pill cell information database.
• Troubleshooting issues with pill cell performance.
• Identifying and properly discarding hazardous waste.
• Processing recalled and expired pharmaceuticals.
• Disposing or processing returns of outdated stock for credit.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources.
• Collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
• Identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
• Carry out tasks, communicate progress and information.
• Determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities.
• Adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences to create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected.
• Create opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
• Attract the best talent.
• Work as a team, build strong and trusting relationships.
• Communicate with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Strengthen the team by helping, developing, and mentoring others.
• Recognize others' contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Model Walmart values to support and foster the company culture.
• Hold oneself and others accountable.
• Support Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
• Act in a selfless manner, and be consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Deliver results while putting the customer first.
• Make decisions based on reliable information.
• Balance short- and long-term priorities.
• Consider how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on the company's purpose for all stakeholders.
• Display curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Take calculated risks and demonstrate courage and resilience.
• Drive continuous improvements.
• Be open to and use new technologies and skills.
• Support others through change.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pharmacy systems and technology
• Inventory systems
• Automated medication counting machines
• Computer
• Scanner
• Pill cell issues
• First-in, first-out (FIFO)
• Automated inventory control scanners
• Pill cell performance
• Pill cell information database
• Hazardous waste
• State board mandated testing of counting devices
• PTCB (PTCE)
• NHA (ExCPT)
• Live Better U
• Penn Foster

Qualifications

• Meets state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, such as minimum age, qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure when required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Holds an active/valid national certification certificate issued by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT).

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma through Live Better U and Penn Foster.