Pharmacy Technician duties and responsibilities

A Pharmacy Technician takes prescriptions and prepares medication for patients at the pharmacy, their other duties include:

• Vaccination certification or willing to become a vaccinating technician.
• Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of prescriptions
• Basic computer skills, understanding of web based programs and willingness to learn and work with new software programs
• Reviewing and recording patient information with their prescription.
• Stocking and re-ordering inventory for the pharmacy.
• Maintaining the highest levels of patient confidentiality.
• Providing a supportive team environment for self and other members of the pharmacy team
• Supporting the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the pharmacy.
• Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies.
• Follow all current Federal, State and/or local laws and rules regarding the practice of pharmacy
• Disbursing completed and confirmed prescriptions to patients
• Answering incoming calls and fielding patient questions in a professional manner.
• Maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with regulations, rules and procedures
• Being able to perform math calculations, write clear and/or concise notes for staff, effective verbal and non-verbal communication and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of current trends in the world of pharmacy are helpful. For example; what are DIR fees, what is Med-Syn, what does a compounding pharmacy do, what is point of care testing, etc.

Work Experience: preferred, but willing to train if right candidate.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 26 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jay, ME 04239 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person