What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Roberts Scarlett Pharmacy?
We are looking for a dependable Pharmacy Technician that will process and fill prescriptions. You will undertake other tasks under the direction of a pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly. As a pharmacy technician you must be detail-oriented and reliable since the job has high responsibility. You must possess excellent communication skills as well as aptitude in using computers. If you do not have experience as a Tech but are willing to train, we will consider this as well.
Responsibilities
- Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening
- Greet customers and answer questions
- Receive prescriptions and check their validity
- Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
- Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims)
- Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
- Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
- Undertake administrative tasks (e.g.record-keeping) as assigned
- Comply with all security measures and quality standards
Skills
- Proven experience as pharmacy technician or willing to be trained
- Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail
- Certified Pharmacy technician is an asset and required within 1 year of hire
This position also entails front end work such as cashing customers out, placing orders, hanging prescriptions etc.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Work Location: In person