Pharmacy Technician: Grow with a Higher-Ed Pharmacy Team

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions and providing patient service. Under supervision, you will enter prescription data, help manage inventory, and support dispensing operations in Auburn, Alabama.

The role includes handling customer inquiries, maintaining automated dispensing systems, and participating in cash handling and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alabama Pharmacy Technician License and National Certification required upon hire.
• 1 year of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist in a pharmacy setting.
• 4 years of experience in providing assistance to a pharmacist in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists a registered pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions to patients, including receiving refill and new prescription requests and entering information into the computer database.
• Provides customer service by responding to routine inquiries concerning prescriptions and prescription insurance coverage.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory, including receiving medications, verifying shipments, stocking, and checking for outdated medication.
• Maintains and stocks automated dispensing machines.
• Performs payment processing, cashier functions, and basic financial reporting, including daily transactions.
• May troubleshoot pharmacy software and related technology.
• Assists in developing or modifying processes based on unit objectives and feedback from staff.
• More experienced Technicians may advise supervisors and train others on new processes.

Education

Level I: HS diploma or equivalent

Level II: HS diploma or equivalent + 1 year experience in pharmacy

Level III: HS diploma or equivalent + 4 years experience in pharmacy

Alabama Pharmacy Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

The Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions and providing patient service. Under supervision, you will enter prescription data, help manage inventory, and support dispensing operations in Auburn, Alabama.

The role includes handling customer inquiries, maintaining automated dispensing systems, and participating in cash handling and financial reporting.