Pharmacy Technician — Flexible Schedule

SEMRHI; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMRHI in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in compounding, labeling and distribution of medications. You will ensure compliance with state and federal laws while providing safe, accurate and efficient care to customers of diverse backgrounds.

The role involves handling prescription labeling, patient profiles, refill authorizations, and interactions with the pharmacy computer system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Registration and state certification is required.
• National certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician in a section 195 pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensures confidentiality by abiding by applicable laws, regulations, and SEMRHI policies when working with Protected Health Information.
• Respects the customer’s privacy, dignity, and cultural beliefs in all interactions.
• Maintains composure under pressure while displaying ownership in addressing customer issues.
• Uses critical thinking to determine if the customer’s concern can be resolved at the technician level or must be escalated to the Pharmacist.
• Assists Pharmacist in filling prescriptions and updating patient profiles in system under direct Pharmacist's supervision.
• Receives refill requests from patients and obtains authorization for refills from physician's offices.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information on the pharmacy computer system to maintain records and create prescription labels.
• Prepares prescription requests ensuring medications are counted and measured accurately.
• Verifies patient and prescription information before selling medications.
• Performs electronic transactions to price prescriptions, process payments, generate receipts, and file insurance claims.
• Balances cash box, completes end-of-day reports, and reconciles deposits with daily activity reports.
• Receives and stores incoming prescription drugs, checks stock against invoices and updates inventory records.
• Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and work area; supports lobby area upkeep.
• Builds a positive team atmosphere and contributes to organizational goals.
• Assists with orientation and training of other employees.
• Performs all other duties as assigned; flexible schedule required.
• Completes required IT/Security trainings prior to deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Registration and state certification

National certification (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

SEMRHI in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in compounding, labeling and distribution of medications. You will ensure compliance with state and federal laws while providing safe, accurate and efficient care to customers of diverse backgrounds.

The role involves handling prescription labeling, patient profiles, refill authorizations, and interactions with the pharmacy computer system.