Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

WATSON CLINIC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support prescription processing, inventory, and customer service in a busy pharmacy.

The role requires completing a Pharmacy Tech program, Florida certification, and two years of experience. You will enter patient data, verify insurance, assist with clerk tasks, and help with monthly billing and vendor payments. On-site position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Tech program.
• Pharmacy certification required.
• 2 years' experience required.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Tech in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription processing by entering patient, prescription and insurance information.
• Assist Pharmacy Clerk and provide back-up coverage at the counter as needed.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate with vendors for invoices.
• Receive refill requests from patients and obtain authorizations from prescribers.
• Keep the pharmacy neat and orderly and process OTC/Rx orders nightly.
• Assist Coordinator with third‑party payments and billing follow-ups.
• Help with end-of-month procedures and accounting reports.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech program

Pharmacy certification

Pharmacy Tech registration in Florida

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Assists pharmacists with prescription processing by entering necessary patient, prescription and insurance information into computer. Consults pharmacist on any matter where there is uncertainty or lack of knowledge.


• Aids Pharmacy Clerk in performance of duties by helping check in orders, placing merchandise in proper location, assisting Clerk at counter as needed, and providing back-up coverage for Clerk.


• Works with outside vendors to maintain inventory of items available for resale and ensures proper payment of invoices.


• Receives refill request from patients by phone and contacts prescriber electronically or by phone for refill authorizations.


• Performs various support activities, including helping keep pharmacy neat and orderly; keeping vial and oval bins filled; orders supplies as needed; mails items to patients; calls Mailroom when items need to be delivered; and enters items into computer for OTC and Rx nightly orders.


• Aids Coordinator in the timely receiving and posting of third-party payments and charge accounts; follows up on past due billings and keeps files up to date and in order.


• Helps in end of month procedures and reports to be submitted to accounting department.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a Pharmacy Tech program. Pharmacy certification is required. 2 years' experience required. Must be able to multitask efficiently with good computer skills. Registered as a Pharmacy Tech in the state of Florida. Pharmacy Tech certification as required by the state is preferred.