What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Arthur Center Community Health?
Job title:
Pharmacy Technician
Who we are:
At the Arthur Center, we inspire community health and wellness! Our approach is to inspire our patients and clients to lead a healthy life so they can spend their time, talent and resources on living! We are headquartered in Mexico, MO and currently serve the Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, and Monroe Counties. We employ close to 200 people at our 5 locations.
Job position description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring excellent treatment and care for our patients. This position will assist our registered Pharmacist with daily pharmacy operations. You will provide customer service on the phone, electronically, and in person. Arthur Center Community Health is committed to providing exceptional physical and mental health services to our community and in our Pharmacy, you can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing medications to be dispensed.
- Receive and verify prescriptions.
- Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
- Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims)
- Organize inventory and alert pharmacists to shortages
- Assist with ordering medications through the wholesaler
- Greet customers and answer questions
- Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening
- Comply with all security measures and quality standards
- Knowledge of 340b program and how it works
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Attributes
- Proven experience as pharmacy technician
- Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
- Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail
Top benefits or perks:
As an employee at Arthur Center, you’ll enjoy:
- Collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical (HAS option)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- 401k with up to 6% company match
- 9 paid holidays
- Generous PTO