HCOP Pharmacy Technician I/II/III

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn's Harrison School of Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under the supervision of a Pharmacist. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, customer service, and inventory management within campus pharmacies.

The role involves operating automated dispensing machines, processing payments, and supporting software systems. Alabama license and national certification are required upon hire, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience assisting a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• 4 years of experience assisting a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist a registered pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions and entering information into the computer system.
• Provide routine customer service regarding prescriptions, insurance, and records.
• Maintain and stock pharmacy inventory, verify shipments, and manage invoices.
• Maintain and stock automated dispensing machines.
• Handle payment processing, cashier duties, and basic financial reporting.
• Troubleshoot pharmacy software and related technology as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience assisting a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting

4 years of experience assisting a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting

Job description

Overview

The Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for aPharmacy Technician! Under supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician provides skilled and technical assistance to the pharmacist in pharmacies operated by the Harrison School of Pharmacy to include assisting with dispensing prescriptions, providing routine customer service to patients and assisting in maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assists a registered pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions to patients to include receiving prescription refill requests and new prescription requests, verifying that information is accurate, and entering prescription information into computer database accurately and efficiently.
• Provides customer service by responding to routine inquiries concerning prescriptions, prescription insurance coverage, and pharmacy prescription records. Forwards complex issues to supervisor or more senior level technician.
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory in roles to include receiving medications, verifying medication shipments, approving invoices, stocking, and checking for outdated medication currently in inventory.
• Maintains and stocks automated dispensing machines
• Performs payment processing, cashier functions, and basic financial reporting including daily transactions and opening and closing cash register. May also participate in financial reporting.
• May troubleshoot pharmacy software, reporting, and related technology.
• Assists in developing or modifying processes based on unit objectives and feedback from employees and management.
• More experienced Technicians will provide advice and consultation to supervisors and managers regarding internal policies, procedures, and practices.
• May train others in new process implementation.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Level II:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting.

Level III:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist or in a pharmacy setting.

License and Certifications

• Alabama Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification required upon hire

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

8/27/2026