OUTPATIENT PHARMACY TECH

Recruiting.com LLC; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Health System is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in safe, accurate, and patient‑centered outpatient services.

The technician will process prescriptions, assist patients with pick‑ups and OTC products, handle insurance claims and prior authorizations, maintain inventory and supplies, and operate point‑of‑sale systems to ensure smooth workflow. The role requires excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be licensed with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician before duties begin.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare prescriptions accurately.
• Assist patients with medication pick-up and OTC products.
• Handle insurance claims and prior authorizations.
• Maintain inventory and supplies, operate POS systems.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy license

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

An Outpatient Pharmacy Technician in a health system setting supports pharmacists in providing safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmacy services across outpatient pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include processing and preparing prescriptions, assisting patients with medication pick-up and over-the-counter products, handling insurance claims and prior authorizations, maintaining inventory and medication supplies, operating point-of-sale systems, and ensuring compliance with health system policies, state and federal regulations, and patient privacy standards. The technician collaborates closely with pharmacists, healthcare providers, clinic staff, and patients to promote continuity of care and enhance the overall patient experience. Success in this role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  High school diploma or GED required. Must be licensed with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician before the onset of duties.
• Experience
  Excellent verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and ability to work in stressful environments is essential. The ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks is also desired. Experience in the community pharmacy environment or other healthcare field is preferred.
• Physical
  This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Work is conducted in a normal hospital environment, and involves close eye work and hearing within normal range. Operations will be performed on the computer and multiple other types of technology. Lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds of weight is possible. Pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds may be encountered. Expect frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.