What are the responsibilities and job description for the RETAIL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PRN (AS NEEDED) position at Jefferson Regional Med Ctr?
What You Should Know About the Retail Pharmacy Technician:
- Monday- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- This position is based within Jefferson Regional Retail Pharmacy
Job Summary:
The Retail Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, by performing all tasks allowable by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. This role assists the pharmacist in processes including filling, billing, and dispensing of medications. The tech provides excellent customer service and assistance to patients in a retail pharmacy setting. They will work with the Meds To Beds program to properly dispense medications for discharge patients by working with other hospital staff to ensure patients are getting proper care.
Retail Pharmacy Technician Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification Program preferred.
- Pharmacy Technician Licensure with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy required upon hire or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred
- This is a safety sensitive position.**
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively
- Ability to de-escalate situations using proper crucial conversation skills.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of computer programs.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of basic math skills
- Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
- 1 year or more retail pharmacy experience preferred
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology, medication safety, pharmacy law, pharmacy calculations, and pharmacy operations preferred
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
**Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.
