What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at D.C. Drug?
D.C. Drug is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with all aspects of pharmacy dispensing duties. The successful candidate for this role will utilize pharmacy software to interpret and input pharmacy prescriptions, process pharmacy insurance claims, effectively communicate with patients and health-care providers, efficiently manage pharmacy inventory, and assist both patients and pharmacist in other duties as assigned.
No previous pharmacy experience necessary. On the job training available. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess proficient computer skills, and be able to obtain their National Certified Pharmacy Technician license within 90 days of being hired.
Pharmacy Technician Job Duties:
- Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
- Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembles other pharmaceutical therapies.
- Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
- Generates revenues by calculating, recording, and issuing charges.
- Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients
- Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Pharmacy Technician Skills and Qualifications:
- Integrity, Dependability, Organization, Customer/Patient Relations, Supply Management, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Supply Management, Analyzing Information
Additional Pay Information:
- The hourly rate stated is for a nationally certified pharmacy technician by either CPhT or ExCPT. Starting rate for a non-nationally certified pharmacy technician is $15.00 per hour, and upon receiving national certification will immediately be increased to $17.44 per hour.
- In addition to the hourly rate and stated benefits, the successful candidate will have the opportunity for quarterly bonuses based on the employee and store performance. Employee quarterly reviews are performed to measure this metric.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Outpatient
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17