What You'll Do
As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll play an important role in keeping our pharmacy running smoothly. Responsibilities may include:
- Assist pharmacists with the preparation and processing of prescriptions.
- Accurately locate, count, package, and label medications for pharmacist verification.
- Enter patient information and medication orders into the pharmacy system.
- Assist with daily prescription filling and cycle filling.
- Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and direct pharmacist-related questions appropriately.
- Communicate professionally with patients, healthcare facilities, prescribers, and their authorized representatives.
- Assist with obtaining prescription refill authorizations by phone or fax.
- Prepare prescription labels, MARs, delivery lists, and other pharmacy documentation.
- Utilize pharmacy software, technology, and medication packaging equipment.
- Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and organizing medications and supplies.
- Check in incoming medication and supply orders and ensure products are stocked appropriately.
- Monitor inventory and assist with removing expired or outdated medications.
- Assist with medication returns and inventory counts.
- Maintain contingency medication supplies as required.
- Help ensure owed medications are filled and resolved promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pharmacy workspace.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists and other pharmacy team members to maintain workflow.
- Provide friendly, professional service to patients and pharmacy partners.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in providing excellent service.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior Pharmacy Technician experience is a plus.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable using computers, pharmacy software, and related technology.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities.
What Makes You Successful
Our successful Pharmacy Technicians:
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully.
- Take initiative and look for solutions when challenges arise.
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Stay organized and help keep pharmacy workflow moving.
- Demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards.
- Follow company policies and applicable pharmacy regulations.
- Complete applicable training and continuing education requirements.
Physical Requirements
This position may require:
- Standing for extended periods while processing prescriptions.
- Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and occasional twisting.
- Retrieving medications and supplies from pharmacy shelving.
- Occasionally lifting and moving totes, medications, and pharmacy supplies.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Join Hometown Pharmacy
At Hometown Pharmacy, our Pharmacy Technicians are an important part of the care and service we provide. You'll work alongside a supportive pharmacy team while developing valuable skills and gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy operations.
Whether you already have pharmacy experience or are looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!