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Pharmacy Technician
Full-Time | Healthcare | Hospital Pharmacy
Join a Team Dedicated to Safe, Quality Patient Care
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, dispensing, inventory management, and pharmacy operations in a hospital setting. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy leadership, you will play an important role in ensuring medications are processed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician who values teamwork, patient safety, attention to detail, and quality pharmaceutical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with established procedures.
- Replenish automated medication dispensing systems accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain appropriate medication inventory levels and monitor expiration dates to ensure medication safety.
- Remove expired medications and maintain proper inventory storage and handling procedures.
- Assist with medication purchasing through approved wholesalers, supporting contract compliance and cost-effective inventory management.
- Process outpatient prescription billing, insurance claims, refill requests, and prior authorizations.
- Maintain accurate medication records and complete required documentation.
- Assist pharmacists in supporting safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical care.
- Handle hazardous medications safely and follow applicable handling procedures.
- Use pharmacy computer systems and related technology to support accurate medication processing and recordkeeping.
- Communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, vendors, and other healthcare team members.
- Help ensure patients understand prescription processing and connect them with a pharmacist for medication counseling when appropriate.
- Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable safety requirements.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and professional development activities.
Qualifications
- Pharmacy Technician licensure or registration in accordance with applicable state requirements.
- Pharmacy technician training through an accredited program, employer training, or relevant on-the-job experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
- Effective communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Familiarity with computers, pharmacy systems, and related business technology.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), registered pharmacy technician, or pharmacy intern status, as applicable.
- Experience with automated dispensing systems, medication inventory, prescription billing, insurance processing, or prior authorizations.
- Experience handling hazardous medications.
What Makes This Opportunity Appealing?
- Contribute directly to patient safety and quality healthcare.
- Work alongside pharmacists and a collaborative healthcare team.
- Develop hospital pharmacy and medication management experience.
- Apply your organizational and technical skills in a meaningful clinical environment.
- Participate in ongoing professional education and quality improvement initiatives.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are a reliable, detail-oriented pharmacy technician who takes pride in accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today to explore this opportunity in hospital pharmacy services.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28