Pharmacy Technician: Detail-Oriented, Team-Driven Role

The Hometown Pharmacy; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hometown Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and processing prescriptions, labeling meds, and entering orders in our pharmacy system. You will help with inventory, calls, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

You will interact professionally with patients and healthcare partners, maintain confidentiality, and learn new processes while contributing to efficient workflow and patient care. This role emphasizes teamwork and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior Pharmacy Technician experience is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable using computers, pharmacy software, and related technology.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with the preparation and processing of prescriptions.
• Accurately locate, count, package, and label medications for pharmacist verification.
• Enter patient information and medication orders into the pharmacy system.
• Assist with daily prescription filling and cycle filling.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and direct pharmacist-related questions appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with patients, healthcare facilities, prescribers, and their authorized representatives.
• Assist with obtaining prescription refill authorizations by phone or fax.
• Prepare prescription labels, MARs, delivery lists, and other pharmacy documentation.
• Utilize pharmacy software, technology, and medication packaging equipment.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and organizing medications and supplies.
• Check in incoming medication and supply orders and ensure products are stocked appropriately.
• Monitor inventory and assist with removing expired or outdated medications.
• Assist with medication returns and inventory counts.
• Maintain contingency medication supplies as required.
• Help ensure owed medications are filled and resolved promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pharmacy workspace.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and other pharmacy team members to maintain workflow.
• Provide friendly, professional service to patients and pharmacy partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician experience

Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software

Computer literacy

Job description

The Hometown Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and processing prescriptions, labeling meds, and entering orders in our pharmacy system. You will help with inventory, calls, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

You will interact professionally with patients and healthcare partners, maintain confidentiality, and learn new processes while contributing to efficient workflow and patient care. This role emphasizes teamwork and accuracy.