Distribution Certified Pharmacy Technician

Anovo; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Memphis is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to manage prescriptions and help maintain pharmacy operations. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, at least one year of experience in a pharmacy, and must hold the necessary certifications. Responsibilities include preparing prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring a safe environment for patient care. Full-time onsite work is required, and candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds. Join us in making a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in retail or specialty pharmacy.
• Current unrestricted state technician and national CPhT certification.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work 8-hour shifts between 8am-7pm.
• Onsite work Monday-Friday; professional communication required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds; able to stand long periods.
• Able to handle repetitive tasks and maintain accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack prescriptions for dispensing.
• Maintain inventory of drugs and supplies.
• Perform clerical duties and support patient care.
• Enter data in computer system for purchase orders and stock orders.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPhT certification

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and packs prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of drugs and supplies and ensures their security as needed.
• Helps maintain orderly, clean environment, including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies.
• Enters data in computer system, recording purchase orders, stock orders, requisitions, and disbursements as needed.
• Under direction of pharmacist, removes unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepares for return or disposal as needed.
• Performs general clerical duties for the department.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and Quality activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Performs other pharmacy-related duties as requested or required.
• Knowledge and skill ensuring that medications are properly packaged, labeled and stored, and not outdated.
• Pharmacy technicians must wear appropriate identification showing name and appropriate title (e.g. pharmacy technician, certified pharmacy technician).
• All pharmacy technician functions shall be performed under the supervision of a pharmacist, who shall direct and verify the accuracy of all pharmacy technician functions.
• A registered technician shall maintain his or her registration certificate at the pharmacy practice site; additionally, all certified technicians shall display in like manner evidence of certification.
• All registered technicians shall immediately notify the board in writing of any change of address or employer.
• Regular and reliable attendance expected.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Minimum Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills Required

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail or specialty pharmacy
• A current unrestricted state technician and national CPhT certification must be evidenced prior to and during employment.
• Must be willing and able to work any dedicated 8-hour, AnovoRx Distribution shift between the hours of 8am-7pm.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite on your regularly scheduled shift Monday-Friday.
• Must present professionally on the phone and in person.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to conduct repetitive motions of answering phones and keying.
• Adept at handling sensitive and confidential situations.

This description is intended to be only a general outline of major activities. It is expected that the employee performs these and any other activities which may be assigned, or which may occur in the normal course of work. This description is not a contract or guarantee of employment. AnovoRx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.