Pharmacy Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 27,496 - 38,834; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician in Chandler, Arizona. You will provide essential support to pharmacists, ensuring safe and efficient medication dispensing while assisting patients and managing inventory.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of pharmaceutical terminology and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, communication, and customer service skills. You will be involved in daily pharmacy operations, adhering to regulations and delivering patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a pharmacy technician related to medications.
• Restock medication dispensing cabinets.
• Process medications at patient discharge.
• Assist in narcotic distribution.
• Handle patient specific medication delivery.
• Process credits and restock returns.
• Record waste accurately.
• Answer phone calls and manage order status.
• Reconcile controlled substances with anesthesia department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Pharmacy Technician: AZ license

Certified Pharmacy Tech (ECPT/PTCB)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be a central figure in our pharmacy, providing essential support to pharmacists in dispensing medications, assisting patients, and ensuring smooth daily operations. You will play a vital role in upholding medication safety, patient satisfaction, and efficient workflow. Every day, you will expertly process prescriptions, meticulously enter patient information, accurately count, pour, and label medications, and manage inventory, ensuring adherence to strict regulations and policies. You will also assist patients, answer questions within your scope, manage prescriber communication, and maintain a clean environment, providing compassionate and efficient service.

To be successful in this role you will combine a strong understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication and customer service skills. You will demonstrate a proactive approach, a commitment to accuracy, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment dedicated to delivering safe, patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with established policies and procedures related to the preparation and distribution of medication.
• Perform duties required to restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses.
• Perform duties required in processing medications at patient discharge and transfer.
• Perform duties required for narcotic distribution and assist in discrepancy resolution.
• Perform duties required for patient specific medication delivery.
• Process credits and restock returns.
• Record waste.
• Answer phone and determine order status; triage calls for appropriate resolution.
• Review anesthesiology records and extract pharmacy charges; reconcile controlled substances with anesthesia department.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or High School GED.
• Pharmacy Technician: AZ license.
• Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, or Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, or Certified Pharmacy Tech.

Pay Range

$19.96 - $28.19 /hour