Pharmacy Technician

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing, distributing and dispensing medications, and to maintain inventory and patient records under supervision.

The role requires attention to detail, excellent customer service and communication skills, ability to work independently or in a team, and the capacity to prioritize tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registration with Missouri Board of Pharmacy or eligible to become registered.
• Attention to detail, customer service, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; prioritization and problem solving.
• Completion of accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure and distribute medications per orders and policies.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Maintain documentation as required by law.
• Contribute to department operations.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain competency for current role.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Prioritization and problem solving

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri Board of Pharmacy registration or eligible

Pharmacy technician training program (preferred)

Job description

Purpose Statement

Pharmacy Technician assist pharmacists in preparing, distributing and dispensing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy Technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Essential Functions

• Procure and distribute medications per order, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain adequate documentation as required by law and regulation.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the department.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the department.
• Maintain competence required for current job title/position.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registration with Missouri Board of Pharmacy or eligible to become registered with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, ability to prioritize and problem solve, ability to mathematically compute and convert drug concentrations and doses.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.