Certified Pharmacy Tech (Cooper Green)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Cooper (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Cooper Green location seeks a Certified Pharmacy Tech to support dispensing, data entry, and insurance adjudication. You will assist pharmacists, coordinate with prescribers and insurers, and ensure timely access to medications.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED, ALBOP registration, and PTCB/NHA certification, plus CPR/BLS. On-site, day shift with potential growth in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Alabama Pharmacy Technician registration (ALBOP) is required prior to hire.
• Current CPR/BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ExCPT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with dispensing and inventory duties.
• Process prescriptions, enter data, and adjudicate third-party claims.
• Handle POS transactions and balance cash drawers.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Support quality improvement and workflow optimization.
• Distribute medications to appropriate care areas and assist with ADCs.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Data entry

Insurance adjudication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ALBOP registration

CPhT/NHA/PTCB

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Tech (Cooper Green)

GENERAL SUMMARY

The pharmacy technician supports pharmacy operations by accurately processing prescriptions, assisting patients, and maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations and company policies. Performs prescription data entry, insurance claim adjudication, and resolution of billing and coverage issues to facilitate timely medication access. Provides excellent customer service while coordinating with pharmacists, prescribers, and insurance providers to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Pharmacists with dispensing activities; assist with inventory control; assist with maintaining adequate drug supplies necessary to support daily operations.
• Maintains the daily operations within the retail pharmacy, including answering phones; assisting individuals at the pharmacy window/counter; entering charges for medication, receiving and stocking drug orders; and maintaining cleanliness of assigned area.
• Manages prescription data entry, including patient demographics, submitting and adjudicating third-party insurance claims, and resolving claim rejections, coverage issues, and other insurance-related discrepancies.
• Operates point-of-sale system by processing patient payments, balancing cash drawers, and maintains accurate financial transactions.
• Assists with quality improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, accreditation activities, and departmental performance goals.
• Assists with medications being delivered and distributed to appropriate patient care areas or Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC).
• Performs other duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Certifications:

• Currently registered as a pharmacy technician by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP); active registration will be required prior to the date of hire.
• Currently certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT or ExCPT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred:

• Experience with PrimeRX, NetGen, and EPIC pharmacy management systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role may require lifting up to 50 lbs.

The work location for this role is onsite

PAY RANGE

$15.00-23.55/hour

Primary Location

CGM Cooper Green

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

PHA-PHA-PHAR Pharmacy Section

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Entry Level

Travel

No

Shift

Day/1st Shift