Pharmacy Technician

Pharmco; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmco in Hallandale, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with dispensing medications, insurance claims, and customer service. You will help maintain a clean, compliant pharmacy environment and support inventory management.

Ideal candidates hold a High school diploma or equivalent and a Pharmacy Technician License, with strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities. The role emphasizes accuracy and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, count, and reconstitute prescription medications.
• Process and manage insurance claims.
• Maintain accurate patient records and PHI/EPHI confidentiality.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.
• Answer phones and direct customers to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and pharmacy regulations.
• Provide completed orders to customers and verify prescription data.
• Greet customers and assist with locating over-the-counter products.
• Recordkeeping for inventories, receipts, purchases, and deliveries.
• Monitor temperature checks and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Pharmacy software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HALLANDALE, FL 33009

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to perform duties related to the dispensing of prescription medications and providing excellent customer service to patients. Your responsibilities will include preparing medications, assisting with inventory management, processing insurance claims, and maintaining a clean and organized pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Retrieving, pouring, counting, labeling, and reconstituting prescription medications
• Accessing, inputting, and retrieving information through the Pharmacy’s computer network to maintain accurate records
• Creating accurate prescription labels
• Obtaining refill authorizations from prescribers
• Processing and preparing third-party insurance claims
• Communicating with physicians, patients, and third parties, such as insurers
• Maintaining accurate patient/client profiles
• Maintaining Pharmacy inventory
• Preparing reports related to sales, usage, and inventory
• Complying with established procedures, rules, and regulations
• Providing completed orders to customers
• Answering phones and directing customer calls to the appropriate personnel
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment, work areas, and shelves
• Accepting prescriptions to be filled and ensuring that the PIC has the data necessary to fill the orders
• Greeting and assisting customers
• Recordkeeping related to inventories, receipts, purchases, and deliveries
• Collecting co-payments
• Packaging and labeling products under the supervision of the PIC
• Restocking shelves
• Unpacking and organizing incoming merchandise, including sorting items that require special handling
• Checking for outdated medications and notifying the PIC of low inventories
• Understanding confidentiality with respect to patient/client care; complying with all federal and state laws applicable to the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI); and following HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information
• Working as a team and communicating clearly
• Helping customers locate over-the-counter products
• Handling customer problems/concerns in a calm manner and referring them to the pharmacist accordingly
• Notifying the pharmacist of any problems or malfunctions
• Checking refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Properly processing pseudoephedrine sales
• Promoting teamwork
• Providing professional services

Qualifications

Skills and Specifications:

• Ability to read and transcribe pharmaceutical information
• Ability to act as a team player
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer skills as necessary to operate Pharmacy management software and other necessary programs
• Punctuality
• Telephone skills
• Self-motivated

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy Technician License from the Board of Pharmacy in the state of employment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Proficiency in computer skills and familiarity with pharmacy software systems.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and medical terminology.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.