Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Payless Drugs is seeking a dependable, motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our independent community pharmacy team. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, treats patients professionally, and understands that accuracy, urgency, and teamwork are essential in a pharmacy environment.

This position is appropriate for an experienced pharmacy technician or a strong candidate who is willing to learn, accept coaching, and work toward certification. Experience with PioneerRx is preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits:  Compensation is based on pharmacy experience, registration status, national certification, and demonstrated ability. Benefits may include:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Health reimbursement benefits for eligible employees
• Retirement plan eligibility
• Paid time off based on eligibility and length of service
• Employee training and development
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement

Compensation:

$15 - $19 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Enter, process, fill, and prepare prescriptions accurately and efficiently under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist patients in person and by telephone while providing professional, courteous service.
• Process insurance claims, resolve routine rejections, and gather information needed for pharmacist intervention.
• Maintain prescription workflow, including will-call, partial fills, out-of-stock prescriptions, and return-to-stock requirements.
• Support inventory management through receiving orders, stocking medications, monitoring expiration dates, and completing assigned cycle counts.
• Assist with medication synchronization, compliance packaging, delivery preparation, immunization workflow, and other pharmacy services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Alabama Board of Pharmacy requirements, company policies, and applicable federal regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current Alabama Pharmacy Technician registration or the ability to obtain registration before beginning technician duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy technician experience is preferred but not required for an exceptional candidate.
• National certification through PTCB or NHA is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and willingness to accept direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, prioritize responsibilities, and work cooperatively with pharmacists and other team members.

Preferred Experience

• PioneerRx pharmacy software.
• Third-party insurance billing and rejection resolution.
• Medication synchronization or compliance packaging.
• Inventory management.
• Community or independent pharmacy operations.
• Immunization support.

Physical Requirements:  The position requires prolonged standing, frequent movement throughout the pharmacy, repetitive use of hands, and the ability to lift and carry pharmacy inventory and supplies weighing up to approximately 30 pounds.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Alabama Pharmacy Technician registration, or ability to obtain registration before beginning technician duties.
• National certification through PTCB or NHA is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and willingness to accept coaching.
• Effective communication, customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Pharmacy experience and familiarity with PioneerRx are preferred but not required.

What We Expect:  We expect every team member to be dependable, accountable, willing to learn, and committed to completing assigned responsibilities. The strongest candidates will identify what needs to be done, communicate problems promptly, and contribute to a pharmacy that patients and coworkers can rely on.

About Company

At Payless Drugs, our purpose is to improve the lives of our patients, our communities, and our team members. We strive to improve every day so we can deliver exceptional care while creating a workplace where our employees can build rewarding careers.

We're a family-owned, community pharmacy committed to investing in our people. Full-time team members may be eligible for competitive benefits, including paid vacation/PTO, health insurance, a 401(k), a Cash Balance Retirement Plan, employee prescription discounts, and opportunities for training and career advancement.

If you're dependable, enjoy helping others, and want to make a difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to the Payless Drugs family.