Pharmacy Technician

Avita Care Solutions; Lakeland (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Avita Pharmacy in Lexington, SC is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications. The technician will help provide patient care and education and manage insurance verifications and POS transactions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year pharmacy experience, SC BOP registration, and English proficiency. Training on PioneerRx/QSI and EMR/EHR systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED; relevant health field preferred.
• One or more years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Currently registered with SC Board of Pharmacy or eligible to register.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
• Proficient in English, strong communication; good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Count and prepare prescriptions accurately.
• Remove drugs from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals.
• Label containers and package/repackage as needed.
• Verify insurance benefits and process payments at POS.
• Interact with patients and team members professionally.
• Answer calls and coordinate prescription deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PioneerRx

QSI

EMR/EHR (EPIC/NextGen/CERNER)

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician will assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications. The Pharmacy Technician will also help Pharmacists provide patient care and education.

This position is based in Lexington, SC (1216 W. Main Street).

The work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm EST.

About the Role:

• Primary responsibility will initially focus on accurately counting and preparing prescriptions
• Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Place product into designated containers
• Affix the label or labels to the container
• Package/repackage as needed
• Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
• Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Clearly write routine reports and correspondence
• Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Coordinate prescription deliveries
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals

About You:

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
• One or more years of related Pharmacy Technician experience
• Must be currently registered with the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) in South Carolina
• National Pharmacy Technician certification through an accredited certification program is preferred
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR) such as EPIC, NextGen, CERNER, etc. preferred
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service
• Available to work Monday- Friday 8am-5:30pm

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do.Join Avita and get inspired tobe the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all.We're committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.
• Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.
• All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.