Pharmacy Technician

Delta Health Center Inc; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee discounts

PTO and holiday pay

Professional development support

Job summary

Delta Health Center Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician in Mississippi to assist pharmacists with dispensing, labeling, and patient coordination. You will handle the POS, assist in compounding, manage inventory, and support MTM coordination under a licensed pharmacist.

Requirements include a high school diploma, tech program, and active Mississippi registration; PTCB/ExCPT preferred. Knowledge of PioneerRx/QS-1 and MS Office is expected; physical stamina to lift light loads is needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; accredited tech program preferred.
• Licensure: Active Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Certification: PTCB or ExCPT preferred; may be required soon after hire.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PioneerRx/QS-1 and MS Office.
• Soft Skills: Detail oriented, strong math for dosages, empathetic communication.
• Physical: Stand long periods; lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prescription processing: assist pharmacists with labeling and dispensing per policy.
• Patient coordination: collect health/insurance info and manage POS at checkout.
• Compounding support: assist in sterile/non-sterile prep under supervision.
• Inventory management: order, receive, store; monitor expirations.
• Clinical support: identify MTM-eligible patients and document adherence data.
• Insurance & billing: process claims, resolve third-party rejects, assist PA workflows.
• Administrative compliance: maintain accurate records; keep area clean and safe.
• Interdisciplinary communication: coordinate refills with providers; clarify prescriptions.
• HIPAA: maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Empathetic communication

Patient coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician training program

Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Registration

PTCB or ExCPT certification

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

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 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

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