Pharmacy Technician 2 – Outpatient

Jobtailor; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to perform technical, clerical, and distributive pharmacy functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, including input, compounding, labeling, and patient communication.

You will work with pharmacy software, electronic health records, and automated dispensing machines to process prescriptions, handle refills, and manage prior authorizations while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• License with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Understanding of computers and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, clerical, and distributive pharmacy functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist
• Perform calculations for prescription order processing and compounding
• Coordinate with patient care units to support discharge medication delivery
• Assist pharmacists with prescription input, medication filling and labeling, phone calls, and prescription payments
• Submit refill and prior authorization requests
• Update patients on prescription status and resolve stock-related issues
• Alert pharmacists when prescriptions are picked up for medication counseling
• Use pharmacy technology, EHRs, and automated dispensing machines
• Handle prescriptions involving hazardous drugs
• Operate multi-line phones, monitor faxes and voicemails, respond to emails, manage will-call reports
• Process wholesale orders, including controlled substances
• Audit and track inventory, remove expired items
• Complete closing procedures and end-of-day reports
• Collaborate on quality improvement
• Assist with new-hire technician orientation and training
• Support OTC section
• Maintain downtime knowledge and review policies
• Comply with state and federal regulations
• Complete mandatory training
• Report safety incidents and participate in safety training

Skills

Pharmacy technician skills

Basic calculations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Arizona Pharmacy License

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Electronic Health Records

Automated dispensing machines

Job description

• Perform technical, clerical, and distributive pharmacy functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist
• Perform calculations for prescription order processing and compounding
• Coordinate with patient care units to support efficient discharge medication delivery
• Assist pharmacists with prescription input, medication filling and labeling, phone calls, and prescription payments
• Submit refill and prior authorization requests to medical provider offices
• Update patients on prescription status and resolve stock-related issues
• Alert pharmacists when prescriptions are picked up for medication counseling
• Use pharmacy technology, electronic health records, and automated dispensing machines
• Handle prescriptions involving hazardous drugs
• Operate multi-line telephone devices, monitor fax and voicemail requests, respond to emails, and manage will-call reports
• Process, submit, receive, and distribute wholesale orders, including controlled substances
• Audit and track inventory, resolve discrepancies, and remove expired items
• Complete closing procedures, end-of-day reports, point-of-sale cash counts, shred-bin emptying, and drawer restocking
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership and personnel on quality improvement
• Assist with new-hire technician orientation and training
• Support and maintain the over-the-counter section
• Maintain knowledge of downtime procedures and review department policies
• Comply with applicable state and federal regulations, statutes, and company policies
• Complete mandatory modules and required job-specific training
• Report safety incidents, attend safety training, work safely, and monitor the work environment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• License with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy - Required
• Understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately for prescription order processing and compounding
• Experience with pharmacy software systems, electronic health records, automated dispensing machines, and other pharmacy technology
• Ability to handle prescriptions involving hazardous drugs
• 3 months to 1 year of experience - Preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy functions, including prescription processing, medication compounding, and inventory management, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Capable of utilizing pharmacy technology and electronic health records to support patient care and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• License With The Arizona State Board Of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Software Systems Experience
• Hazardous Drug Handling
• Basic Calculation Skills

Hard Skills

• Prescription Order Processing
• Medication Compounding
• Inventory Auditing
• Prescription Input
• Medication Filling
• Labeling
• Refill Request Submission
• Prior Authorization Requests
• Point-Of-Sale Cash Handling
• Closing Procedures

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Training And Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or GED
• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Industry Keywords

• Pharmacy Functions
• Patient Care Coordination
• Quality Improvement
• State And Federal Regulations
• Controlled Substances

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Health Records
• Automated Dispensing Machines
• Pharmacy Technology
• Multi-Line Telephone Devices