Pharmacy Technician

Job Type


A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Full-time Description PURPOSE STATEMENT Pharmacy Technician assist pharmacists in preparing, distributing and dispensing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy Technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Procure and distribute medications per order, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain adequate documentation as required by law and regulation.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the department.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the department.
• Maintain competence required for current job title/position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registration with Missouri Board of Pharmacy or eligible to become registered with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
• Previous pharmacy tech experience is required.
• Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, ability to prioritize and problem solve, ability to mathematically compute and convert drug concentrations and doses.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. xywuqvp
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.