Pharmacy Technician II - Retail

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I/II who will assist pharmacists with data collection/entry of patient demographics and prescriptions into the pharmacy system, handle phone inquiries, and support medication stock responsibilities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 2–3 years of pharmacy experience, Georgia Registered Pharmacy Technician status, and professional certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2–3 years pharmacy experience required.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy required.
• Professional Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Enters patient data correctly including insurance and allergies prior to Pharmacists verification.
• Serves as role model for new co-workers; assists in training and developing competencies for all staff.
• Fills prescription with correct medications; places filled prescription next to written prescription and source for pharmacist to check.
• Accurately bubble-packs SOURCE/nursing home medications correctly as needed.
• Inputs correct transaction information for customer payment; collects appropriate payment in multiple forms (cash, check, credit card or payroll deduct); makes proper change for customer when necessary; able to close out register at end of day appropriately.
• Acknowledges customers upon entering the pharmacy; addresses issues with customers in timely fashion; ensures courtesy and respect for all customers in person or by telephone.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Under the direct supervision of pharmacists, this position is responsible for performing all of the functions of a Pharmacy Technician I when required as well as assists pharmacists with data collection/entry of patient demographics and prescriptions into pharmacy computer; answers phones; checks in and puts up stock. Staff may receive, secure and transport medications as necessary. Checks expiration dates of drugs; operates cash register; runs reports on computer, checks voice messages on refill line and any other assignment deemed appropriate by the Pharmacy Manager. A pharmacy technician II must also demonstrate leadership skills and serve as a role model to pharmacy technician I staff members. Excellent Customer Service is maintained at all times

Education

High School Diploma/ GED - Required

Experience

2-3 Years pharmacy experience - Required

License & Certification

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy - Required

Professional Certification - Required

Core Job Functions

• Enters patient data correctly including insurance and allergies prior to Pharmacists verification.
• Serves as role model for new co-workers. Assists in training and developing comptenecies for all staff.
• Fills prescription with correct medications. Places filled prescription next to written prescription and source for pharmacist to check. Accurately bubble-packs SOURCE/nursing home medications correctly as needed.
• Inputs correct transaction information for customer payment. Collects appropriate payment in multiple forms (cash, check, credit card or payroll deduct). Makes proper change for customer when necessary. Able to close out register at end of day appropriately.
• Acknowledges customers upon entering the pharmacy. Addresses issues with customers in timely fashion. Ensures courtesy and respect for all customers in person or by telephone.