Community Pharmacy Technician - Clinic Based - South Providence

Kinderopvang Dikkie & Dik; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Retirement matching up to 8%

Tuition assistance

Discounts on cell phone plans

Job summary

MU Health Care’s Mizzou Pharmacy location is seeking a pharmacy technician to greet patients, assist in dispensing medications, and support pharmacists in a busy clinical setting. You will help manage inventory, communicate with patients and care teams, and ensure accurate data entry and billing.

This role offers on‑the‑job training, competitive base pay with shifts including evenings and weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package through MU Health Care.

Qualifications

• Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.
• Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software, and adjudicate third‑party insurance claims.
• Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.
• Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients.

Job description

Store hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 7pm; Saturday - Sunday 8am - 4pm (shift will be within these hours)

Location: 551 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO

Department: Pharmacy

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31/hour, based on experience CERTIFIED $19.15 - $30.23/hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials:
  • Additional $1.25 per hour for Evening shift
  • Additional $1.50 per hour for Weekend shift
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 (details during HR interview)

About the Job

Join our dynamic Mizzou Pharmacy team as a pharmacy technician, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of our community! Our Mizzou Pharmacy location is located within one of our MU Health Care clinics where we partner with other healthcare professionals to improve the lives of our patients.

In this fast‑paced and rewarding role, you will be the friendly face that greets patients, ensuring their pharmacy experience is smooth and supportive. You will assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and manage inventory while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. You will communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction.

If you are looking to begin a career in healthcare, this is the ideal opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career as we provide on‑the‑job training. Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well‑being will thrive, and you will be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless!

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

• Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.
• Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software, and adjudicate third‑party insurance claims.
• Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.
• Conduct point‑of‑sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out‑window procedures for patient safety.
• Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.
• Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients.
• May complete unit/department‑specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Qualifications

• Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.