Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

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

Preferred Licenses & Certifications

• Technician License

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.