What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Oconto Falls Pharmacy?
Job description:
We have an exciting job opening for a pharmacy technician to work at our independent community pharmacy. The position has flexible scheduling - primarily day shifts with a rotating Saturday shift (approximately one per month). You will play a vital role in patient care and medication management within a fast-paced community pharmacy setting. Your expertise will ensure accurate medication dispensing, patient safety, and seamless pharmacy operations. The ideal candidate will be self motivated, able to multitask, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and have excellent communication skills. Prior knowledge and new ideas will be valued. Pharmacy Technician Certification is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities: Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Retrieving, pouring, counting, labeling, and reconstituting prescription medications
- Accessing, inputting, and retrieving information through the pharmacy’s computer software to fill prescriptions, bill insurance, maintain accurate patient records, and answer patient questions
- Communicating with physicians, patients, and insurance companies
- Maintaining pharmacy inventory including restocking shelves, checking for outdated inventory, and managing reorder points
- Answering phones and directing customer calls to the appropriate personnel
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
- Working as a team to provide quality patient care and adapting as needed (rotating between inputting, filling, utilizing the cash register, etc.)
- Handling customer problems/concerns in a calm manner and referring patients to the pharmacist when needed
- Aiding pharmacist in providing professional services including CMRs, immunizations, med-sync, compliance packaging, etc.
Skills and Specifications:
- Ability to be a team player
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer skills as necessary to operate pharmacy management software and other necessary programs
- Math skills
- Punctuality
- Telephone skills
- Self-motivated
- Previous pharmacy work experience is required
Benefits and Compensation: hourly rate determined by experience
- 401(k) 401(k) matching
- Health insurance (medical, prescription, vision, dental)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee discount
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Flexible schedule
Contact me today to become an integral part of our healthcare team!