Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianLocation: This position will support/float between all Mizzou Pharmacy locations in Columbia, MO.Store Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-7pm; Saturday - Sunday 8am-5pm (shift, up to 40 hours/week, will be within these days/times)Department: PharmacyCompensation:· Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31/hour, based on experienceo CERTIFIED, $19.15 - $30.23/hour, based on experience· Shift Differentials:o Additional $1.25 per hour for Evening shifto Additional $2.00 per hour for Weekend shiftAbout the JobJoin our dynamic Mizzou Pharmacy team as a part time, float, pharmacy technician, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community! All our Mizzou Pharmacy locations are either within a MU Health Care facility or clinic where we partner with other healthcare professionals to improve the lives of our patients.In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll be the friendly face that greets patients, assists with bedside delivery, as applicable, and ensure everyone's pharmacy experience is smooth and supportive. You will prepare and dispense medications and manage inventory while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. We value your ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction.If you are looking to begin a career in healthcare this is the ideal opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career as we provide on the job training. Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well-being will thrive, and you'll be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless!About MU Health CareMU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.Learn more about MU Health Care.Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.Detailed Job DescriptionPrepare, dispense, and distribute medications.Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software, and adjudicate third-party insurance claims.Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.Conduct point-of-sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out-window procedures for patient safety.Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients.May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.Required QualificationsMust apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.Preferred QualificationsAdditional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University of Missouri Health System