Pharmacy Technician

Express Rx Pharmacy; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Rx, a retail pharmacy, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and delivering pharmaceutical care. The role involves greeting customers, validating prescriptions, data entry, insurance claim resolution, and inventory tasks within a compliant, fast-paced setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, State Board of Pharmacy registration, strong math and communication skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
• Strong focus on patient care is required.
• Proven communication and customer service skills are required.
• Strong math skills are required.
• Outstanding organizational skills are required.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience with prescription management systems (Pioneer) is a plus.
• National Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in the safe distribution of medications and pharmaceutical care.
• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.
• Greet customers and answer questions.
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity.
• Enter and process prescriptions into the pharmacy system under supervision after pharmacist review.
• Ensure all patient and prescription information is complete and accurate.
• Resolve issues such as rejected insurance claims.
• Select medications and measure dosages to fill prescriptions.
• Sort, stock, label medications and monitor inventory.
• Undertake administrative tasks and recordkeeping as needed.
• Comply with security measures and quality standards.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Math skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Retail pharmacy experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

Pioneer prescription system

Job description

NOTE: Never open on Sundays, 4 hours on Saturdays, and closed by 6pm on weekdays!
JOB DESCRIPTION: Pharmacy Technician
LOCATION: Retail Pharmacy
REPORTS: Directly to PIC and/or Lead Pharmacy Technician
COMPANY: NW Staffing LLC || dba Express Rx

Summary

• Responsible for assisting Pharmacists in the safe distribution of medications and the provision of pharmaceutical care.
• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening
• Greet customers and answer questions
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity
• Enter and process prescriptions into the pharmacy system, where permitted by pharmacy regulations, and only at the direction of the supervising pharmacist after their review of the prescription in accordance with Company policy and federal/state regulations
• Ensure all information regarding patient and prescription is complete and accurate
• Resolve issues when they arise, e.g., rejected insurance claims
• Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
• Undertake administrative tasks, e.g., recordkeeping, as needed
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards
• Other work tasks as assigned by Management
  

NOTE: Pharmacy Technician is prohibited from: 1) Performing the final check of a prescription; and 2) Performing any type of counseling with patients.

EXPERIENCE or REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Registered with State Board of Pharmacy required
• Proven focus on patient care required
• Proven communication and customer service skills required
• Strong math skills required
• Outstanding organizational skills required
• Reliable with a keen eye for detail required
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail environment preferred
• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement preferred
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology preferred
• Experience with a prescription management system, e.g., Pioneer is a plus
• National Certification is an asset and rewarded with increased PTO and pay

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and reach outward on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder height, climb, crawl, squat, kneel and bend.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 50 pounds or less.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision requirements and ability include (but not limited to): o Close reading.
• Distant recognition. oPeripheral capability.
• Ability to adjust focus rapidly.