Pharmacy Technician

County Market; Canton (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

County Market is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist with filling prescriptions, updating patient profiles, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The role involves data entry, insurance billing, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information.

Applicants should be pursuing or hold a pharmacy technician certification, with strong customer service skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Working toward or holds a pharmacy technician certification.
• Ability to read and interpret general business material.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in filling prescriptions and processing orders.
• Receive and store incoming supplies and manage inventory.
• Enter data into computer systems to maintain records.
• Bill insurances and understand Medicare processes.
• Maintain patient medication profiles and dispensing records.
• Communicate with physicians and customers to coordinate refills.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

High energy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Assists Pharmacist with filling prescriptions accurately along with controlling inventory and expenses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Pharmacist in filling prescriptions
• Receives and stores incoming supplies
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
• Bills insurances, understands Medicare
• Translates prescription into the computer system for pharmacist approval
• Inputs prescription orders accurately and in a timely manner according to established departmental guidelines
• Assists in completing and updating medication profiles for patients
• Maintains complete and accurate dispensing or other required records of activity
• Contacts physician offices for refills of continued prescriptions where permitted by state Pharmacy regulations.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with customers including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and vendors
• Complies with all HIPPA laws and regulations
• Keeps up to date with new medications and prescription changes
• Is working towards or holds a pharmacy technician certification
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Naturally friendly
• Self-motivated
• Smiles easy
• High energy level
• Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer
• Passion for what for they sell

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• or one to three months related experience and/or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Is working towards or holds a pharmacy technician certification

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Walk
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Occasionally

• Sit

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Risk of electrical shock
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location