Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

As a Pharmacy Technician, you operate and maintain automated dispensing equipment, prepare and package medications with precision, and perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and patient safety. You follow all pharmacy policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations while collaborating with a supportive team to deliver high-quality service in a growing mail order pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain automated dispensing equipment to ensure efficient and accurate medication dispensing.
• Prepare and package medications with a high level of precision, care, and adherence to safety standards.
• Perform quality control checks on medications and orders to verify accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Adhere to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations in daily work.
• Follow established workflows and documentation requirements to support safe and efficient pharmacy operations.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff and other team members to deliver consistent, top-quality service to patients and customers.
• Provide professional customer service in a mail order and retail-oriented pharmacy environment.
• Support warehouse operations, including basic fulfillment, shipping, and receiving tasks related to pharmacy orders.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and protect sensitive data in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Manage time effectively to meet daily production goals and order deadlines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a team-focused environment.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Kentucky Pharmacy Technician license, or eligibility to obtain the license upon hire.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate preparation, packaging, and dispensing of medications.
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain orderly workflows.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately.
• Capability to stand for an 8-hour shift in a pharmacy and warehouse environment.
• Customer service skills applicable to retail pharmacy and mail order operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No prior pharmacy experience required, offering an opportunity to enter the field and build a career.
• Experience in retail pharmacy, warehouse operations, or fulfillment is beneficial.
• Expereince in shipping and receiving, warehouse shipping, or warehouse distribution is a plus.
• Trainee, registered, or certified pharmacy technician experience in Kentucky is advantageous.
• Familiarity with automated dispensing equipment and mail order pharmacy workflows is helpful.
• Interest in developing professional skills and progressing from trainee to registered or certified technician.

Work Environment

This role is based in a mail order pharmacy and warehouse environment with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork. Typical shifts run from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through the workweek, with the expectation of standing for most of the 8-hour shift. You work around automated dispensing equipment, medication packaging stations, and shipping and receiving areas. The environment combines elements of retail pharmacy service and warehouse fulfillment, with clear procedures and regulations guiding daily activities. Team members dress appropriately for a professional pharmacy and warehouse setting, suitable for working around equipment and handling medications.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southgate, KY.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southgate, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Southgate,KY.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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