Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Job Type: Full-time (hourly) Travel: 5%

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Job Summary: Discover a rewarding career at Arcare. We are seeking a caring compassionate and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join the Arcare this role you will work directly under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge assisting with the preparation and compounding of medications using sterile techniques and helping to provide a range of healthcare products to our patients. This role is vital to ensuring accuracy safety and quality in the pharmacys daily operations and providing patients with the best possible care.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn about Arcares pharmacy services and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and is committed to supporting patient health.

Job Functions:

• Receive enter and process prescription orders accurately.
• Assist in preparing and dispensing prescription medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Label package and organize medications for dispensing.
• Process refill requests and communicate with prescribers as directed.
• Maintain prescription records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Greet and assist patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Collect and update patient demographic insurance and medication information.
• Resolve routine customer concerns and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Process prescription claims through third-party insurance providers.
• Assist patients with insurance-related questions.
• Identify and resolve claim rejections and billing issues when possible.
• Maintain accurate documentation of billing activities.
• Maintain a clean organized and professional pharmacy environment.
• Receive and stock medications and pharmacy supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages.
• Rotate stock and remove expired or damaged products.
• Assist with inventory counts and audits.
• Maintain proper storage conditions for medications including refrigerated products.
• Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
• Price stock and mark items for sale.
• Inspects medical areas and maintains storage standards set by JCAHO and other health regulation agencies.
• Process returns to pharmaceutical companies as needed.
• Completes daily reports as required by policy.
• Assists RPh as indicated or necessary.
• Comply with all federal state and pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in pharmacy inspections and compliance activities as assigned.
• Follow controlled substance handling and documentation procedures.
• Report medication errors discrepancies and safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in staff meetings and required training programs.
• Knowledge and adherence to Safety and Infection Control requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

About Arcare

Founded on the belief that healthcare is a right not a privilege Arcare exists to make comprehensive high-quality care accessible to everyone especially in rural and underserved communities. What began in the rural Arkansas delta has grown into a multi-state healthcare network but our mission remains the same: Health for All . That mission drives everything we do from accepting every patient regardless of insurance status or ability to pay to expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve.

We believe strong communities start with strong teams. We foster a supportive collaborative environment where employees are valued encouraged to grow and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. We invest in our people by supporting professional development encouraging leadership growth and providing opportunities to build long-term careers within the organization. A healthy work-life balance and a predictable schedule are part of our workplace culture.

Whether caring for patients in the clinic supporting operations behind the scenes or serving communities through outreach and education our teams are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate accessible care that improves lives.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees including:

Work-life balance through a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.

No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)

Company-paid employee medical dental and vision insurance.

Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan starting the first day of your employment.

Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.

96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.

Paid holidays including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employees birthday.

401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employees contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment.

Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employees position and job duties.

Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employees position and job duties.

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program . Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role location discipline and program requirements.

Application Assistance: If you need assistance with the application process please email .

Equal Opportunity Employer: Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

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