Pharmacy Technician I: Prescription Processing & Inventory

Jobtailor; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Germantown, MD seeks a Pharmacy Support Technician to handle inbound calls, obtain prescription information, and manage order queues in a fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment.

You will ensure accurate dispensing data, assist pharmacists, verify patient demographics and history, maintain inventory, and comply with federal/state laws and ethical standards. Previous CPhT certification is preferred; a stable weekday schedule is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• National CPhT and/or state registration/licensure required per resident state.
• Minimum two years pharmacy support experience or healthcare environment experience preferred.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
• Ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.
• M-F 8am to 6pm work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls from patients, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contact doctors to obtain necessary prescription information to properly fill prescriptions.
• Manage queues and work oldest orders first.
• Ensure correct shipment of specialty pharmacy orders.
• Assist pharmacists in obtaining information for dispensing and adjudicating medications correctly.
• Translate prescription and dispensing information accurately into pharmacy dispensing software.
• Select medications, attach prescription labels, and ensure prescription information is packaged before pharmacist final check.
• Obtain and verify patient demographics, allergies, medication history, comorbidities, and payer information.
• Maintain adequate pharmaceutical inventory, including ordering, receiving, verifying orders, and stocking pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Assist other facility areas with technician duties as needed.
• Act in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and ethical standards.

Skills

Prescription Processing

Inventory Management

Pharmacy Dispensing Software

Patient Demographics Verification

Medication History Review

Order Verification

Pharmaceutical Stocking

Compliance Program Adherence

Queue Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

Job description

Jobtailor in Germantown, MD seeks a Pharmacy Support Technician to handle inbound calls, obtain prescription information, and manage order queues in a fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment.

You will ensure accurate dispensing data, assist pharmacists, verify patient demographics and history, maintain inventory, and comply with federal/state laws and ethical standards. Previous CPhT certification is preferred; a stable weekday schedule is provided.