What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Cedar Pharmacy?
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team in providing exceptional pharmaceutical care in a retail pharmacy setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in prescription processing and compounding.
**Responsibilities:**
General Technician Responsibilities
- Help patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders;
- Enter prescription orders into the computer;
- Create and update patient’s health and insurance information in the computer;
- Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations;
- Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims;
- At point of sale, verify that customer receives correct prescription(s);
- Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions;
- Prepare the pharmacy inventory;
- Screen and answer telephone calls;
- Communicate with prescribers and their agents;
- Compound non-sterile and sterile preparations;
- Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice;
- Assist other pharmacy technicians;
- Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques;
- Locating and pulling raw materials for batch use.
- Weighing Raw Materials in accordance to the Batch sheet & procedures.
- Compounding products in accordance to SOPs.
- Accurately maintaining all documentation.
- Housekeeping and Material Handling.
- Confirm in-house availability of raw materials for current and next runs. Seek and understand schedule and demand plans. Coordinate with upstream and downstream processes by working with others in receiving, shipping, material replenishment to ensure availability of materials.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where your skills will be valued and developed. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services and making a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.26 - $18.37 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18