Pharmacy Technician

High Country Community Health; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Community Health in Boone, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in all aspects of daily operations, including prescription preparation, data entry, sales, customer service, and inventory management.

Under supervision, you will enter prescriptions, assist with insurance claims, label and package medications, and help with shipping orders while upholding patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements. Prior retail pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1-3 years of pharmacy tech experience in retail preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification and current certificate required.
• Maintain active certification and complete continuing education.
• Proficient in mathematics and basic/advanced pharmacy calculations.
• Ability to handle interruptions and adapt to workload changes.
• Data entry and insurance claims experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prescription filling, data entry, and sales.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering meds and supplies.
• Enter client and prescription information and submit claims.
• Label and package prescriptions.
• Process sales while maintaining confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Assist in shipment or delivery of orders.
• Communicate with clients, prescribers, nurses and staff.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Provide high-quality customer service and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Nature of Pharmacy Tech Position:

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Pharmacy Technician will assist in all areas of pharmacy operations, including prescription preparation, sales transactions, customer service, and inventory maintenance.

Pharmacist Technician Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Assist in stages of prescription filling process, including data entry production and sales.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering of medication and supplies
• Accurately and efficiently enter client and prescription information and submits insurance claims
• Properly packages and labels prescriptions
• Completes sales of prescriptions maintaining confidentiality and HIPPA compliance
• Assist in shipment or delivery of orders
• Communicate effectively with clients, prescribers, nurses and other providers
• Maintain client rights and confidentiality at all times
• Provide high quality customer service and answer pharmacy related inquiries in person and on the phone
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Pharmacy Tech Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years of pharmacy tech experience preferably in a retail setting
• Must be certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and maintain a current certificate
• Maintain active Pharmacy Technician Certification and complete all required continuing education
• Must be proficient in mathematics, basic and advanced pharmacy calculations and display essential critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Computer experience sufficient to perform data entry functions.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and application of the state and federal laws that govern the use of drugs/controlled substances.
• Excellent customer service skills including a positive attitude, friendly demeanor, calm voice, and patience.
• Able to work independently and professionally in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with peers, leadership and staff.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient
• Respects the confidentiality of information obtained through the position

Physical Requirements:

Requires some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 80% standing, 10% walking, and 10% sitting.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary Description:

$16.00-$26.00