Technician Hourly

A Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting technicians and licensed pharmacists in operating a pharmacy. General duties include greeting and assisting customers in person and over the phone, entering and filling prescriptions, and cleaning and maintenance of the pharmacy department.

Qualifications (Skills/Attributes):

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Excellent customer service and people skills

Motivated

Willing and able to learn and apply new information

Team player

Ability to apply general math knowledge

Responsibilities:

Provide excellent customer service

Learn to independently input patient data and medication orders

Count, label, and package prescription drugs and supplies

Submit prescriptions for third-party billing and learn how to trouble-shoot

Assist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining inventory of prescription medications, over-the-counter items, and necessary supplies

Perform general cleaning and store maintenance: filing paperwork, stocking items, keeping the store clean and professional-looking

Work with the pharmacy team to learn and understand patient care services

Provide excellent customer service: greet and assist customers in person and via phone, build relationships with regular customers

Gain knowledge of commonly prescribed drugs, brand/generic equivalents, and therapeutic classes

Gain knowledge about billing third parties and resolving third-party issues

Learn about over-the-counter and front-end departments; basic register functions

Expectations:

Practice proper business ethics

Comply with all local, state, federal, and company policies and regulations

Abide by all Hometown Pharmacy Employee Standards of Conduct & Confidentiality

Complete all training and continuing education provided by Hometown Pharmacies

Follow all HIPAA standards and guidelines

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED (required)

1 year of pharmacy experience or training as a technician (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for duration of shift

Ability to lift and carry up to twenty pounds