Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary
Prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist and assists with related job duties.

We are currently hiring a full-time technician who will work between all of our stores which are located at:

100 N 8th Street East St. Louis, IL
1833 Kingshighway Washington Park, IL
2166 Madison Ave Granite City, IL
6000 Bond Cahokia Heights, IL
*We are also planning to open a Belleville, IL location in 2025

General Accountabilities

• Receives and verifies written prescriptions or refill requests for accuracy.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
• Maintains proper storage and ensures necessary security of drugs.
• Establishes and maintains patient profiles.
• Answers telephones to discuss or answer patient requests or questions.
• Assists patients at the pharmacy by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Prices and then files prescriptions that have been filled.
• Receives and stores incoming drug or other related pharmacy supplies.
• Verifies invoices and physical quantities received of incoming items.
• Monitors medications in the pharmaceutical inventory to keep in stock medications current and disposes of outdated medications.
• Works with wholesaler to keep medications in stock to acceptable levels.
  *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience, 2+ years of customer service
Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician a plus

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Customer Service
• Time management

Medicate Pharmacy opened in 1985 and has expanded numerous times since. We are a full-service retail pharmacy offering Rx Medications, OTC items, DME, group facility services, and more. We strive to provide the best customer services to all of our patients.

Company Description

Medicate Pharmacy opened in 1985 and has expanded numerous times since. We are a full-service retail pharmacy offering Rx Medications, OTC items, DME, group facility services, and more. We strive to provide the best customer services to all of our patients.