Pharmacy Technician

Jefferson Center for Mental Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support our clinic pharmacy operations. The role includes filling prescriptions, answering questions, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean, efficient workflow.

You will work in a team environment, comply with QA standards, and may handle third-party billing. Education required is a high school diploma, with preference for retail pharmacy experience and PTCB readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in person, in writing, or on the telephone.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous Experience in a Retail Pharmacy Environment preferred.
• Third Party Billing Experience preferred.
• PTCB certification or willingness to obtain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
• Answer phone politely and direct calls as needed.
• Assist customers at the pharmacy window, locate prescriptions, and handle cash register functions.
• Restock medications, process daily orders, and clean the pharmacy area.
• Accept and complete other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.
• Support the clinic's mission by aligning with company values and patient needs.
• Adhere to Pharmacy Department Quality Assurance Standards as directed by the Pharmacist staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Retail Pharmacy experience

PTCB certification or willingness toob

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Pharmacy Technician works to ensure customer satisfaction by serving each customer according to company mission. The day-to-day tasks include: filling prescriptions, answering customer questions, managing inventory, and prioritizing workflow demands. This position is located within a clinic setting and will include other duties as assigned to support the clinic's mission.

Essential Duties:

• Demonstrates ability to accurately and efficiently fill prescription orders.
• Answers phone in a courteous manner determines where to direct, notifies person who is to receive the call or takes a message as appropriate.
• Quickly and efficiently assists customers at the pharmacy window including locating client's prescription order, determining status of prescription order, and cash register functions.
• Self-directed in restocking medications, supplies, putting away daily order and cleaning of pharmacy, including, but not limited to, vacuuming, trash removal and shredding.
• Accepts and completes other duties as assigned by pharmacy staff with a positive attitude.
• Works to ensure customer satisfaction by serving each customer according to company mission.
• Adhere to Pharmacy Department Quality Assurance Standards as directed by the Pharmacist staff and Pharmacist-in-Charge.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in person, in writing, or on the telephone required.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Previous Experience in a Retail Pharmacy Environment preferred.
• Third Party Billing Experience preferred.
• PTCB or willingness to obtain preferred.

Salary: $25.00/hour* ($52,000)

The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Application Deadline: This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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