Pharmacy Dispensing Technician

PruittHealth; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and dispensing under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include packaging, labeling, and maintaining storage areas in a compliant environment.

The role requires SC pharmacy technician certification, a high school diploma, and attention to medical terminology. Training opportunities and a focus on accuracy are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be a current Certified Pharmacy Technician State of South Carolina.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
• 3 years pharmacy experience preferred.
• Should be familiar with medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skill.

Responsibilities

• Pulls correct medication form shelf and scans against prescription label for accuracy.
• Packages medication in appropriate container for correct dispensing system.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders.
• Labels medication container with correct prescription label and necessary auxiliary labels.
• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas.
• Replenishes medications in emergencies, refrigerator, and controlled substances boxes accordingly.
• Prints delivery manifests and places in correct delivery tote.
• Locks delivery tote when ready for delivery; ensures totes are loaded to delivery vehicle.
• Unpacks items returned in totes and forwards to appropriate department.
• Pulls stickers for reorder items and forwards them to Inventory Manager.
• Places received stock on shelves accurately.
• Keeps medication storage area clean and free of dust and clutter.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
• Identifies and replaces outdated or unusable medications.
• Generates reports and labels as required.
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately.
• Collects data, conducts operations checklists and quality monitors and completes documentation as assigned.
• Assists in training new partners as required.
• Maintain TCGRx equipment.
• Replenishes AdvantageRx containers.
• Fills AdvantageRx trays.
• Operations AdvantageRx dispensing equipment including ATP-384, InSpectRx and Corrector.

Skills

Excellent communication

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

TCGRx equipment

AdvantageRx

ATP-384

InSpectRx

Corrector

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Prepares medications under the direction of the pharmacist. May measure, mix, count, package, label and record amounts and dosages of medications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pulls correct medication form shelf and scans against prescription label for accuracy.
• Packages medication in appropriate container for correct dispensing system.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders.
• Labels medication container with correct prescription label and necessary auxiliary labels.
• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas.
• Replenishes medications in emergencies, refrigerator, and controlled substances boxes accordingly.
• Prints delivery manifests and places in correct delivery tote.
• Locks delivery tote when ready for delivery; ensures totes are loaded to delivery vehicle.
• Unpacks items returned in totes and forwards to appropriate department.
• Pulls stickers for reorder items and forwards them to Inventory Manager.
• Places received stock on shelves accurately.
• Keeps medication storage area clean and free of dust and clutter.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
• Identifies and replaces outdated or unusable medications.
• Generates reports and labels as required.
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately.
• Collects data, conducts operations checklists and quality monitors and completes documentation as assigned.
• Assists in training new partners as required.
• Maintain TCGRx equipment.
• Replenishes AdvantageRx containers.
• Fills AdvantageRx trays.
• Operations AdvantageRx dispensing equipment including ATP-384, InSpectRx and Corrector.

Qualifications:

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be a current Certified Pharmacy Technician State of South Carolina
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
• 3 years pharmacy experience preferred.
• Should be familiar with medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skill

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