Pharmacy Technician

DELTA HEALTH CENTER INC.; Mound Bayou (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Comprehensive health, dental, and eye

PTO and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Delta Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing, labeling, and patient coordination in a community health setting.

You will assist with MTM candidacy, insurance claims, and maintain compliant records, ensuring accuracy and privacy in all transactions. A relevant training program and MS registration are preferred, with experience in pharmacy software highly valued.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.
• Licensure: Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Registration in good standing.
• Certification: PTCB or ExCPT highly preferred; may be required within hire timeframe.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in pharmacy management software (e.g., PioneerRx, QS/1) and MS Office.
• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, strong math for dosages, empathetic communication.
• Physical Requirements: Stand for long periods; lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prescription Processing: assist pharmacists with preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications per policies and state regulations.
• Patient Coordination: greet patients, collect health/insurance info, manage POS for efficient checkout.
• Compounding Support: assist in sterile and non-sterile compound prep under supervision.
• Inventory Management: maintain stock, order, receive, and organize supplies; monitor expirations.
• Clinical Support: help identify MTM candidates and document adherence data.
• Insurance & Billing: process claims, resolve rejects, assist with prior authorization workflows.
• Administrative Compliance: maintain records; keep pharmacy area clean and compliant with safety standards.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: coordinate with providers on refills and clarifications.
• HIPAA: maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dosage calculations

Communication with patients

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician training program

Tools

PioneerRx

QS/1

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Delta Health Center, Inc. (DHC) is the first community health center of its kind. Also, it’s the first Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. DHC is a non‑profit organization located in historic Bolivar County, Mississippi, where it opened its doors in 1965. At Delta Health Center we continue to build a world class primary health care system committed to caring for vulnerable populations from newborns to the elderly. DHC also supports those who want to stay fit and those with chronic health problems, with our main focus on health. We have helped generations of families to live healthy and stay healthy.

Job Title

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Location

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 HIPAA 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

• 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