Pharmacy Technician

Strong-Hurt Pharmacy; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong-Hurt Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to receive and fill prescription requests from hospitals, physicians, nurses, or patients. This role involves non-sterile compounding (training provided), labeling, and ensuring accuracy under a licensed pharmacist.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a PTCB training program or equivalent. Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills are essential, with standing for long periods and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a National Pharmacy Technician training program (PTCB) or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and safety standards.
• Proficient in computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and fill prescription requests from hospitals, physicians, nurses, or patients.
• Count, pour, measure, and weigh tablets and medications.
• Non-Sterile Compounding (training provided).
• Select proper prescription containers and create labels.
• Price and file prescriptions after filling, under pharmacist supervision.
• Process third party claims and maintain patient profiles.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations and inventory management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

PTCB certification or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

As Pharmacy Technician, your primary job is to receive and fill prescriptions request for patients. These prescriptions come from hospitals, physicians, nurses or directly from the patient. Pharmacy technicians are typically overseen by a licensed pharmacist. The preparation of a prescription requires several tasks. The Duties carried out by Pharmacy Technician can include:

• Retrieving prescriptions orders
• Counting, pouring, measuring and weighing tablets and medications
• Non-Sterile Compounding (Training will be provided)
• Selecting the proper prescriptions container
• Creating prescription labels
• After the prescription is filled, the pharmacy technician prices and files it. A licensed pharmacist then checks the completed prescription before it is given to the patient.

Other Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities

Pharmacy Technician's job also extends to the daily operations of the pharmacy itself, including integrations with hospitals and patients. Some other, non-medication-related duties include.

• Processing third party claims
• Maintaining patients' profiles
• Monthly review of medication synchronization profiles
• Completing cash register transactions
• Answering phones
• Taking inventory of over-the -counter (OTC) medication
• Being aware of the latest medicines and their availability
• Maintaining a clean and orderly pharmacy

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a National Pharmacy Technician training program (PTCB) or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and safety standards
• Proficient in computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting up 25lbs

Salary Description

$15-$20/hour