Lead Pharmacy Technician

Kinney Drugs; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist by triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions. The role oversees day‑to‑day pharmacy operations and assists in staff training and workload balancing.

Responsibilities include answering phones, data entry, dispensing, inventory management, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The final offer reflects relevant experience and education with a wage range and benefits.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician registration experience in Vermont is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required, AS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephones.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy technology including product dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow steps.
• Inventory management including ordering, receiving, and cycle counting; returns to stock.
• Regulatory and operational compliance with state and federal regulations; follow policies.
• Learn and operate pharmacy management and POS systems; complete tasks with urgency.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or Higher Preferred

Job description

Overview

Scope Scope of Responsibilities: Works under direct supervision of a pharmacist. Follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department. Responsible for assisting the supervising pharmacist with the training and development of staff, assigning tasks to ensure workload is balanced and completed. Ensures consistent application of organizational policies.

Job Su Summary: Assist the professional staff in the triaging, processing and delivery of prescriptions to the patient. Assist in the management of the Pharmacy Inventory and Third Party Receivables. Assists in the hiring and training of new employees. Assists the pharmacist in proper inventory management.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• answering telephones
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy technology – included is product dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow steps
• Inventory management – proficient in inventory management including ordering & receiving processes, inventory freshness; proficient with return to stocks and cycle counting
• Regulatory & Operational Compliance – Proficient in all state and federal regulations ensuring compliance with the law; understands and ensures we follow company operational policies & procedures
• Executes the plan – able to learn and understand specific aspects of the pharmacy management system (i.e., reception and release to patient queues) as well as our POS system; follows instructions and completes tasks with a sense of urgency; responsible for daily department standards
• Quality focused – understands and embraces the importance of our Quality Assurance Policy & Procedures; understands and embraces all patient care programs and initiatives; understands and embraces all policies and procedures; accuracy with cash and related cash controls
• Ensure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing to the patient
• Assist in the initial submission, and resubmission (as required) of all third party claims
• Locating prescription files and other manual records from storage as needed
• Prepare and file manual records for pharmacist signatures and review
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist and oversee all aspects of pharmacy workflow (Data Entry to Customer Pickup)
• Ensures all pharmacy staff provides quality customer service
• Must stay current with all State and Federal requirements as well as corporate goals and initiatives
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Assists the supervising pharmacist with monitoring and reporting quality assurance events
• Assists the supervising pharmacist with pharmacy inventory tasks such as returns, outdates, and transmission and receiving of all orders from our supplier

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher Required

Vermont Employees: Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician Experience:

Preferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience

Special Conditions of Employment

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Compensation:

$20.00 - 23.00 an hour

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.