Pharmacy Technician

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician- Bilingual

Position Type: Full-time Permanent

Work Location: Reading, PA 19604

• Base Salary: $21/hour to $22/hour
• FTE Benefits

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting patient care by assisting pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications. This position requires a strong commitment to patient service, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment, particularly in critical care and acute care settings.

Duties

• Assist the pharmacist with serving patients and maintaining the pharmacy department
• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.
• Greet customers and answer questions.
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity.
• Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate.
• Resolve issues when they arise (e.g., rejected insurance claims).
• Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions.
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory.
• Undertake administrative tasks (e.g., Record-keeping) as assigned.
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards and activities.
• Keep abreast and stay current with HIPAA, HITECH, and FWA credentialing.
• Assist Pharmacist with clinical and non-clinical operations and document and report any issues per quality to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Package orders based on policies and procedures.
• Coordinate medication delivery location and estimated time with patient.
• Prepare and arrange delivery of medication with courier service or shipping service.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• Answer incoming phone calls for prescription orders, refills, make outgoing follow up calls to patients regarding their medications.
• Triage calls and escalate to appropriate leadership when necessary.

Requirements:

• Pharmacy Technician experience - Required
• Bilingual- Spanish and English - Required

Join our team as a Pharmacy Technician where you can make a significant impact on patient health outcomes while advancing your career in the pharmacy field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak Spanish and English fluently? Bilingual Pharmacy Technician required.
• Provide your email address and phone interview availability.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy Technician: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Reading, PA 19601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reading, PA 19601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22