Pharmacy Technician

General Description
The Pharmacy Technician is expected to be a dependable, hardworking, accountable, detail-oriented pharmacy customer service agent that will assist in the preparation and dispensation of prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. Their efforts will help the pharmacy operate efficiently and accurately, in compliance with all regulations and policies. They should be driven to provide quality customer service in a fast-paced environment and work well with a dynamic team to benefit patients and the organizational mission.

Duties & Responsibilities
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Function

  • Mixes pharmaceutical preparation, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and types labels for bottles.
  • Assist Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
  • Receives and stores incoming supplies.
  • Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
  • Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to customers, computers, charges, and enters data in computer.
  • Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.
  • Interacts with other medical professionals to fulfill clinic stocking needs.
  • Perform all other related duties as required or assigned.

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

Experience

  • 5 years related experience and/or training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of a specialized field equivalent to 2 years of college.

Certifications & Licensure

  • Arizona PhT License

Work Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a moderate-risk environment with regular physical patient contact. Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Some work at a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit for prolonged periods; look at a computer screen for prolonged periods; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand for prolonged periods; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

Starting at $20.58+ DOE