Compounding Pharmacy Technician

ENGLISH APOTHECARY; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Compounding Technician to join their team in Bethel. This role is essential for assisting pharmacists with daily operations, ensuring patient satisfaction, and maintaining pharmacy standards. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of compounding experience and a high school diploma. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a detail-oriented approach to handling prescription orders. Join a professional environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and pharmacy efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of compounding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with day-to-day pharmacy activities.
• Communicate with insurance carriers for prescription claims.
• Maintain accurate documentation and housekeeping.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Knowledge of medication brand and generic names

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PK software

Job description

Job description

English Apothecary Pharmacy

Experienced Pharmacy Compounding Technician

English Apothecary, Bethel, CT based retail pharmacy is seeking a motivated, professional individual to fill the role of pharmacy compounding technician. The applicant would preferably have one to two years experience as a Compounding technician in a pharmacy. A mature, professional individual is required to assume this position in the pharmacy while working under the direction of the pharmacist-in-charge. More details are as follows:

General Definition

The purpose of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist-in-charge and staff pharmacists with the day-to-day activities in the pharmacy.

General Technician Responsibilities

1. Help patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders
2. Enter prescription orders into the computer
3. Create and update patients health and insurance information in the computer
4. Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations.
5. Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims
6. At point of sale, verify that customer receives correct prescription(s)
7. Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions
8. Prepare the pharmacy inventory
9. Screen telephone calls for the pharmacist
10. Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization
11. Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice
12. Assist other pharmacy technicians
13. Accurately maintain all documentation
14. Housekeeping and Material Handling

Desired Qualifications

1. Professional demeanor
2. Organizational skills
3. Detail oriented
4. Strong communication skills
5. Courteous attitude
6. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations
7. Knowledge of computer operations
8. Knowledge of medication brand and generic names
9. Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems
10. High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree
11. Ability to adhere to all safety standards and wear and utilize all personal protective equipment

Over the next few days we will be accepting applications and setting dates to meet for interviews. Please respond ASAP via email. Please include resume and references.

Required Experience

1. 1 to 2 years of Compounding experience
2. Experience in PK software is preferred

Required Education

1. High school or equivalent

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Work Location

In person