Pharmacy Technician

Delta Health Center Inc; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Delta Health Center Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling and dispensing in accordance with Delta Health Center policies and Mississippi regulations.

You will greet patients, manage the pharmacy POS, support MTM, process insurance claims, maintain records, and ensure safety and confidentiality in a busy community health setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a pharmacy tech training program preferred.
• Licensure: Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Registration in good standing.
• Certification: PTCB or ExCPT preferred; may be required within hire timeframe.
• Technical: Proficiency in pharmacy management software and MS Office.
• Soft: Attention to detail, math for dosage calculations, empathetic patient communication.
• Physical: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prescription Processing: assist in preparation, labeling, and dispensing per policy and state rules.
• Patient Coordination: greet patients, collect health/insurance info, manage POS for checkout.
• Compounding Support: assist in sterile/non-sterile prep under licensed pharmacist.
• Inventory Management: order, receive, organize stock; monitor expirations and storage.
• Clinical Support: identify MTM candidates and document adherence data.
• Insurance & Billing: process claims, resolve rejects, assist with prior authorization.
• Administrative Compliance: keep accurate records, maintain clean, safe pharmacy area.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: coordinate with providers on refills and clarifications.
• Confidentiality: protect patient privacy per HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dosage calculations

Empathy and communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician training program

Tools

PioneerRx

QS/1

Microsoft Office

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