Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care & Dispensing (Sign-On)

MU Health Care; Holts Summit (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement options (matching)

Tuition assistance

Discounts on cell plans

Job summary

MU Health Care's Mizzou Pharmacy team is hiring a pharmacy technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications, manage inventory, and support pharmacists and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced setting.

You will greet patients, ensure smooth pharmacy experiences, handle prescription data entry, and engage in accurate cash handling and patient counseling. On-the-job training is provided as you grow in a caring, dynamic team focused on excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.
• Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.
• Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software, and adjudicate third-party insurance claims.
• Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.
• Conduct point-of-sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out-window procedures for patient safety.
• Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.
• Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy licensure

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

Job description

MU Health Care's Mizzou Pharmacy team is hiring a pharmacy technician to assist in preparing and dispensing medications, manage inventory, and support pharmacists and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced setting.

You will greet patients, ensure smooth pharmacy experiences, handle prescription data entry, and engage in accurate cash handling and patient counseling. On-the-job training is provided as you grow in a caring, dynamic team focused on excellent patient care.