Pharmacy Technician Hourly Part Time

The Hometown Pharmacy; Town of Grand Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hometown Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists and assist customers in person and by phone. You will input and fill prescriptions, count and package medications, and help maintain a clean, compliant pharmacy environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be detail-oriented, and possess strong communication and customer service skills. Experience is preferred, and adherence to HIPAA and company policies is required.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and accurate with prescription data.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Motivated to learn and apply new information.
• Team player with basic math ability.
• Willing to follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Learn to independently input patient data and medication orders.
• Count, label, and package prescription drugs and supplies.
• Submit prescriptions for third-party billing and troubleshoot.
• Assist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining inventory of prescription medications, OTC items, and supplies.
• Perform general cleaning and store maintenance: filing paperwork, stocking items, keeping the store clean and professional-looking.
• Work with the pharmacy team to learn and understand patient care services.
• Provide excellent customer service: greet and assist customers in person and via phone, build relationships with regular customers.
• Gain knowledge of commonly prescribed drugs, brand/generic equivalents, and therapeutic classes.
• Gain knowledge about billing third parties and resolving third-party issues.
• Learn about OTC and front-end departments; basic register functions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Customer service

Motivated

Learn & adapt

Team player

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting technicians and licensed pharmacists in operating a pharmacy. General duties include greeting and assisting customers in person and over the phone, entering and filling prescriptions, and cleaning and maintenance of the pharmacy department.

Qualifications (Skills/Attributes):

• Detail-oriented
• Good communication skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Motivated
• Willing and able to learn and apply new information
• Team player
• Ability to apply general math knowledge

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service
• Learn to independently input patient data and medication orders
• Count, label, and package prescription drugs and supplies
• Submit prescriptions for third-party billing and learn how to trouble-shootAssist in ordering, stocking, and maintaining inventory of prescription medications, over-the-counter items, and necessary supplies
• Perform general cleaning and store maintenance: filing paperwork, stocking items, keeping the store clean and professional-looking
• Work with the pharmacy team to learn and understand patient care services
• Provide excellent customer service: greet and assist customers in person and via phone, build relationships with regular customers
• Gain knowledge of commonly prescribed drugs, brand/generic equivalents, and therapeutic classes
• Gain knowledge about billing third parties and resolving third-party issues
• Learn about over-the-counter and front-end departments; basic register functions

Expectations:

• Practice proper business ethics
• Comply with all local, state, federal, and company policies and regulations
• Abide by all Hometown Pharmacy Employee Standards of Conduct & Confidentiality
• Complete all training and continuing education provided by Hometown Pharmacies
• Follow all HIPAA standards and guidelines

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 1 year of pharmacy experience or training as a technician (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for duration of shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to twenty pounds

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