What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Strong-Hurt Pharmacy?
At Total Dose we aim to be a healthcare cornerstone of every community in which we are located. We strive to be innovative in the services and products we offer, as well as experts in providing care and education to patients. Ultimately, our goal is to be the pharmacy franchise where patients experience a high level of care and where our employees want to be an integral part of the team.
We want all team members to thrive at Total Dose. We want them to enjoy and add to the culture. We aspire to create a work environment that feels like a family and where patients feel like they are at home. Our team believes growth and development is integral for everyone, especially to objectively achieve a pharmacy that truly provides “Better Care, Better You.”
Pharmacy Technician
As Pharmacy Technician, your primary job is to receive and fill prescriptions request for patients. These prescriptions come from hospitals, physicians, nurses or directly from the patient. Pharmacy technician’s work is typically overseen by a licensed pharmacist.
The preparation of a prescription requires several tasks. The Duties carried out by Pharmacy Technician can include:
- Retrieving prescriptions orders
- Counting, pouring, measuring and weighing tablets and medications
- Compounding
- Selecting the proper prescriptions container
- Creating prescription labels
- After the prescription is filled, the pharmacy technician prices and files it. A licensed pharmacist then checks the completed prescription before it is given to the patient.
Other Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician’s job also extends to the daily operations of the pharmacy itself, including integrations with hospitals and patients. Some other, non-medication-related duties include.
- Processing third party claims
- Maintaining patients profiles
- Completing cash register transactions
- Answering phones
- Taking inventory of over-the –counter (OTC) medication
- Being aware of the latest medicines and their availability
- Maintaining a clean and orderly pharmacy
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program or equivalent experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
- Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and safety standards
- Proficient in computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly
- Standing for long periods of time
- Lifting up to 25lbs