Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

June 04, 2024

Department:

70027908 Community Pharmacy United Outpatient

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management and customer service. May assists with other pharmacy projects.

Key Position Details:

• Majority of shifts will be at United OP Pharmacy. There may be opportunities to float to other locations.

• Weekday shifts will be scheduled between 7:30 am and 10:00 pm.

• Weekend shifts will be scheduled 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Prescription Filling

• Order entry into pharmacy management software

• Fulfilment of reviewed orders

• Final dispense according to disposition

• Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practices

• Customer Service

• Provides service to internal and external customers

• Greets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous manner

• Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling

• Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance

• Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution

• Inventory Management - receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies

• Medication picking in support of prescription filling

• Restocks automated dispensing robots

• May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment

• May assist with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies

• Complete and document quality assurance activities

• Monitors expiration dating

• Performs cleaning

• Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred

• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred

• College of Pharmacy student in their first year of program (ineligible for intern registration) preferred

• 0 to 2 years of retail pharmacy experience preferred or

• 0 to 2 years of customer service experience preferred

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of MN upon hire

Physical Demands

Light Work:

Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently