Duane Reade Pharmacy Technician

New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Duane Reade is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to verify prescription information and assist in dispensing medications in the Pharmacy department. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and customer service during patient interactions.

Hourly pay ranges from $18 to $21.50, with a requirement to be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English and to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Verifies that prescription information is complete and accurate.
• Handles pharmacy workflow and medication preparation.
• Interacts with patients and staff to support pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Verifies that the prescription information is complete and accurate.
• Retrieves, counts, pours, weighs, measures and sometimes mixes medication.
• Prepares prescription labels and attaches labels to containers.
• Prices and files prescriptions and ensures pharmacist verification before dispensing.

Skills

Prescription verification

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Job description

Duane Reade is seeking a dynamic, flexible and motivated team player to join the Pharmacy department as a Pharmacy Technician. This position will be responsible for verification of prescription information within Duane Reade Pharmacies.

Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies that the prescription information is complete and accurate.
• Retrieves, counts, pours, weighs, measures and sometimes mixes medication.
• Prepares the prescription labels, selects the type of container and affixes the prescription and other labels to the container.
• Prices and files the prescription and insures that it is checked by a Pharmacist before it is given to the patient.
• May establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms and stocks and takes inventory of prescription medications.
• Refers any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information or health matters to a Pharmacist.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist.
• Scan merchandise on the register.
• Stock merchandise on the shelves.

$18 - $21.5 / Hourly

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.