Pharmacy Technician

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician I
Duration: 12 Months
Work Location: Chesterfield, MO 63005
Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.


Pay Range: $20 - $23/hourly

Position Summary


The Pharmacy Technician I supports pharmacists in the accurate preparation, processing, and fulfillment of prescription medications. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of pharmacy operations, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and quality standards.


The ideal candidate will have prior pharmacy experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely prescription processing.


Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and fill prescription orders for pharmacist verification.
• Enter prescription information into pharmacy systems by reviewing prescription images and documentation.
• Process prescription refill requests and complete reorder activities for ongoing patient therapy.
• Initiate prescription clarification requests with healthcare providers when necessary.
• Receive and document verbal prescription instructions from prescribers as permitted by pharmacy regulations.
• Review and process prescription-related documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with packaging and shipping activities to support timely delivery of medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and internal teams to ensure prescriptions are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, quality assurance requirements, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Complete assigned work queues and production tasks according to established productivity expectations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Daily Responsibilities

• Filling and preparing prescriptions for pharmacist review.
• Performing prescription data entry and verification support.
• Managing refill and reorder requests.
• Assisting with shipping and fulfillment operations.
• Moving throughout the pharmacy to support workflow and production needs.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records.

Performance Expectations

• Process and fill approximately 18-22 prescription orders per hour while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Contribute positively to a team-focused environment.

Required Qualifications


Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Experience in retail, specialty, mail-order, hospital, or long-term care pharmacy environments preferred.
• Familiarity with medications commonly used to treat chronic and complex health conditions preferred.

Licensure

• Active Missouri Pharmacy Technician License required at the time of hire.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy workflow and prescription processing.
• Understanding of pharmacy regulations and medication handling procedures.
• Ability to accurately enter and review prescription information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move pharmacy materials as needed.
• Ability to work in a production-focused pharmacy environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current national Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• Experience with pharmacy management systems and prescription processing software.
• Experience supporting prescription fulfillment, shipping, or specialty pharmacy operations.