Part-Time Pharmacy Technician

Position Title Part-Time Pharmacy Technician Work Location Springfield Campus Department Magers Family Health and Wellness Center Proposed Salary $16.76-$19.00 per hour Sponsorship Information Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. General Function The Pharmacy Technician fills prescriptions which are checked by the pharmacist, accepts prescriptions by phone, contacts physicians for refills and transfers prescriptions to/from other pharmacies. Other duties as assigned. Description of Primary Duties Fills prescriptions which are checked by the pharmacist, accepts prescriptions by phone, contacts physicians for refills and transfers prescriptions to/from other pharmacies. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of workshops in Pharmacy Technology, personnel management, contracting, insurance billing and pharmacology are preferred. Experience: One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred. Skills: A knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology is required. An understanding of pharmacy computer system operations (hardware, software, and operating systems), contracting, billing and pricing is preferred. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collegially with a wider variety of professionals in a fast paced health care setting is required. Registration: Must be registered with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or upon hire. Certification: Certification or taking classes toward certification as a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician is preferred. Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. HR Representative Crystal Ponder #J-18808-Ljbffr