Dispensing Technician

AmeriCare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off (sick, vacation,Personal

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Americare in Tampa, FL is seeking a reliable Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The role focuses on hands-on dispensing, counting, and packaging under pharmacist supervision to ensure accurate prescription fulfillment.

Experience with prescription data entry and insurance claim billing is a strong plus to support workflow during peak times. The position offers comprehensive benefits, 401K, and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration (RPhT) required.
• PTCB/ExCPT certification preferred.
• Experience in counting, packaging and dispensing operations.
• Familiarity with prescription data entry and insurance billing is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Counting & packaging medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Labeling and assembling accurate prescription labels and safety packaging.
• Maintain clean, compliant dispensing areas and organize stock shelves.
• Monitor inventory, restock workstations and track expiration dates.
• Assist with prescription data entry and basic insurance claim adjudication.

Skills

RPhT registration

PTCB/ExCPT preferred

Medication counting

Prescription data entry

Billing knowledge

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Job description

Job Description:

Our Tampa pharmacy is seeking a reliable and attentive Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The primary focus of this role is hands-on dispensing, counting, and packaging operations, ensuring accurate prescription fulfillment. Experience with prescription data entry and insurance claim billing is a strong plus to help back up our workflow when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Counting & Packaging: Accurately measure, count, bottle, and package oral medications and unit-dose pharmaceuticals under pharmacist supervision.
• Labeling & Assembly: Generate and affix accurate prescription labels, auxiliary warning tags, and safety packaging for outgoing orders.
• Dispensing Area Maintenance: Maintain clean, compliant work zones, sanitize counting equipment, and organize stock shelves in accordance with pharmacy standards.
• Inventory Control: Pull stock items for filling, restock workstations, track expiration dates, and monitor inventory levels.
• Workflow Support (Data Entry & Billing): Assist with prescription data entry and basic insurance claim adjudication/billing troubleshooting as operational needs arise.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration (RPhT) required; PTCB/ExCPT certification preferred.
• Previous experience in medication counting, packaging, and dispensing operations.
• Familiarity with prescription data entry, insurance claim billing, or LTC operations is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and mathematical accuracy.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401K plan with company match
• Supportive Management team
• Robust time off including sick, vacation, personal days, cultural heritage day and your birthday off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discount program on events, movie tickets, mobile phone plan discounts and more

Americare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, age, creed, marital and partnership status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, past or present physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, veteran or military status or citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.