Pharmacy Technician

Parkview Health Services; London (KY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health Services in London, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with dispensing, labeling, and inventory management, ensuring accurate medication handling and adherence to URAC/state/federal guidelines.

You will prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision, maintain inventory, support packaging and shipping, operate automation systems, and keep a clean, compliant work environment; strong English communication and detail focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician training completed; Kentucky tech registration required.
• Minimum of one year experience as Pharmacy Technician in fulfilment and inventory.
• Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dispensing and labeling under Pharmacist supervision in compliance with URAC and state/federal laws.
• Maintain and verify inventory levels; manage stock of medications, vials, and dispensing supplies.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications; print labels and check pharmacy system inventory balance.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Matrix KY - London, KY 40741. Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00. Job Shift: 1st Shift. Job Category: Pharmaceutical.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform job assignments in full compliance and complete understanding of URAC, state and federal laws and internal policies and procedures governing the handling, dispensing and distribution of medications dispensed by Parkview Rx.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications under Pharmacist supervision. Responsible for prioritizing and navigating the print pharmacy system’s print queue, printing medication labels, and checking for inventory balance on medications in the pharmacy ordering system.
• Support Pharmacist in keeping accurate inventory levels. Sort and stock inventory of medications, vials, and dispensing supplies and return excess stock or unused medications to inventory.
• Assist with the packaging and shipping of medications and supplies as required, to maintain workflow and commitments to customers.
• Operate and maintain automation systems including adherence packaging device. Load medications and verify medication types, quantities and lot numbers during dispensing process.
• Provide support in adjusting and correcting any errors or discrepancies that occurred during the automated dispensing process.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Skills

• Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in superior accuracy.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to track and monitor progress of workflows to maintain timely delivery of medications.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to easily navigate through pharmacy system and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team setting while focused on detail, accuracy, and productivity.
• Proven experience as a highly effective communicator with internal and external customers; includes listening, speaking, understanding, and writing in English.
• Basic pharmacy billing experience with working knowledge of medical terminology, medication names, and pharmacy sig codes.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and move heavy packages (up to 30 lbs.) in compliance with safe handling procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and additional specialized training as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working as a Pharmacy Technician with working knowledge of experience and fulfilment process, maintaining proper inventory in the pharmacy strongly preferred.
• State of Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration is Required.