Pharmacy Technician

Delta Health Center Inc; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Delta Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications, handling patient data, and managing insurance and prior authorizations. The role includes compounding support, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.

The technician will work under the Pharmacist-in-Charge to identify MTM candidates and document adherence data, while maintaining compassionate patient interactions in a community health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; accredited Pharmacy Technician training preferred.
• Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Registration in good standing required.
• PTCB or ExCPT certification highly preferred; may be required within hire timeframe.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management software and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and strong math skills for dosage calculations; empathetic communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications per Delta Health Center policies and MS regulations.
• Greet patients, collect health/insurance information, and manage the POS system for checkout.
• Assist in preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounds under licensed pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain inventory, order and organize supplies; monitor for expiring products.
• Identify MTM-eligible patients and document adherence data.
• Process insurance claims and assist with prior authorization workflows.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and ensure safety/compliance.
• Facilitate communication between pharmacy and provider offices for refills and clarifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dosage calculations

Empathetic communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; accredited Technician training preferred

Tools

PioneerRx

QS/1

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Delta Health Center

Reports To: Pharmacist-in-Charge / Staff Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities

• Prescription Processing: Assist pharmacists in the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications in strict accordance with Delta Health Center policies and Mississippi state regulations.
• Patient Coordination: Greet patients, collect necessary health and insurance information, and manage the pharmacy point-of-sale system for efficient checkout.
• Compounding Support: Assist in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounds under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Inventory Management: Maintain pharmacy stock by ordering, receiving, and organizing pharmaceutical supplies. Monitor for expiring products and ensure proper storage of medications.
• Clinical Support: Assist the pharmacist in identifying patients eligible for Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and help document patient adherence data.
• Insurance & Billing: Navigate pharmacy software to process insurance claims, resolve third-party rejects, and assist patients with prior authorization workflows.
• Administrative Compliance: Maintain accurate pharmacy records and ensure the pharmacy area remains clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: Facilitate communication between the pharmacy and provider offices regarding refill requests and basic prescription clarification.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA regulation.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.
• Licensure: Current and active Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Registration in good standing.
• Certification: PTCB or ExCPT certification highly preferred; may be required within a defined timeframe of hire.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in pharmacy management software (e.g., PioneerRx, QS/1, or similar) and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong mathematical skills for dosage calculations, and the ability to communicate empathetically with a diverse patient population.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift to 25 lbs as needed for inventory stocking.

Preferred Experience

• Community Health: Experience working in a Community Health Center (CHC) or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.
• Underserved Populations: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with underserved or rural patient populations.
• Bilingual Skills: Proficiency in a second language common to the local Delta region is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education and certification maintenance

Requirements

• Prescription Processing: Assist pharmacists in the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications in strict accordance with Delta Health Center policies and Mississippi state regulations.
• Patient Coordination: Greet patients, collect necessary health and insurance information, and manage the pharmacy point-of-sale system for efficient checkout.
• Compounding Support: Assist in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounds under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Inventory Management: Maintain pharmacy stock by ord ring, receiving, and organizing pharmaceutical supplies. Monitor for expiring products and ensure proper storage of medications.
• Clinical Support: Assist the pharmacist in identifying patients eligible for Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and help document patient adherence data.
• Insurance & Billing: Navigate pharmacy software to process insurance claims, resolve third-party rejects, and assist patients with prior authorization workflows.
• Administrative Compliance: Maintain accurate pharmacy records and ensure the pharmacy area remains clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: Facilitate communication between the pharmacy and provider offices regarding refill requests and basic prescription clarification.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA regulation.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.
• Licensure: Current and active Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Registration in good standing.
• Certification: PTCB or ExCPT certification highly preferred; may be required within a defined timeframe of hire.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in pharmacy management software (e.g., PioneerRx, QS/1, or similar) and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong mathematical skills for dosage calculations, and the ability to communicate empathetically with a diverse patient population.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs as needed for inventory stocking.

Preferred Experience

• Community Health: Experience working in a Community Health Center (CHC) or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.
• Underserved Populations: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with underserved or rural patient populations.
• Bilingual Skills: Proficiency in a second language common to the local Delta region is a plus.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with company matching
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education and certification maintenance