PA/FA Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy - Full Time

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 24,603 - 38,972; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. Responsibilities include preparing prescriptions under supervision, processing them via a computer system, and managing inventory. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with certification from the PTCB being desirable. This role offers hourly compensation ranging from $17.86 to $28.29 based on experience and may require vehicle operation for local deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient pharmacy is helpful but not required.
• Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing prescriptions under supervision.
• Process prescriptions via computer system and review third-party payer.
• Respond to patient requests via various communication methods.
• Perform inventory functions and handle expired medications.
• Deliver prescriptions to off-site locations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification from PTCB

Job description

Summary

Assists pharmacist in the provision of pharmacy services.

Experience

Experience in outpatient pharmacy is helpful but not required.

Education

Graduation from High School or a GED is required. Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is desirable but not required.

Essential Functions

• Assists in all aspects of accurately preparing prescriptions for dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Processes prescriptions via computer system, and reviews third-party payer on-line adjudication.
• Receive requests from patients via phone, e-mail, fax, in-person, and other means.
• Assists in performing inventory functions including stock replenishment and removing expired/recalled medications from the pharmacy shelves.
• Handles questions pertaining to the operations of the pharmacy that do not require the professional expertise or judgment of a pharmacist.
• Communicates to the pharmacists any information that is necessary for ensuring the effective operation of the Clinic Pharmacy.
• Delivers prescriptions as needed to off‑site locations in adjacent clinics or hospital. Operation of a Guthrie owned vehicle may be required for other local deliveries.
• Perform any job duties assigned to the Pharmacy Cashiers.
• Assists in all facets of regulatory compliance and performs duties according to policy and procedures of the department.

Other Duties

It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

Pay Range

$17.86 - $28.29/hour, DOE