Pharmacy Technician

Summary

Job Summary

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians present completed prescription to the pharmacist for verification and routinely interact with patients to ensure quality service and other job duties where applicable. Must be team-oriented and have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills as well as an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements

Education

Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

N/A

Skills

Front End/Central Pharmacy

Inventory and expiration date management

Cash register fundamentals where applicable

Direct customer and patient interactions

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician OR application completed upon hired and obtained within 90 days of hire