Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Retail

Pharmacy Technician I

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The primary responsibility of a Pharmacy Technician I is to accurately, and efficiently perform backend store fulfillment functions which includes filling and shipping prescription medications, and inventory put away. Pharmacy Tech I's will also assist with front store functions including customer service, cash register operation, and data entry when needed.

Operating hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday: 9:45am - 5:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Address:

126 8th Ave

New York, NY 10011

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently.

Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently in accordance to the prescription requirements.

Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as Kirby counters.

Prepare orders for shipping by selecting the most cost effective methods for delivery while meeting the needs of the patient.

Accurately put away medication orders in assigned placement area to ensure accuracy in tracking inventory and filling patient orders.

Tech I also applies to Technicians in training who are new to Specialty retail. These techs may be learning functions related to the Tech II role including entry of prescription orders, verification of benefits, prior authorizations and other tech II functions.

Perform ancillary duties to support the front end Pharmacy operations.

Provide customer service to walk in customers.

Operate the cash register, accept payment and accurately distribute the medication order to the patient.

Contact patients by making refill reminder calls to ensure compliance.

Assist with prescription data entry when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 6 months computer experience.
• 6 months as a pharmacy technician or in a pharmacy environment, or completion of a pharmacy technician-training program
• Basic pharmacology knowledge, which includes the ability to weigh, measure, calculate dosages and convert units of measure.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and stand on feet all day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve issues.

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalent

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $17.00 - $34.15

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