Pharmacy Technician - Precise, Team-Driven Care

The Hometown Pharmacy; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hometown Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with prescription preparation and processing in a fast-paced environment in Portage, Wisconsin. You will handle labeling, data entry, and patient communication while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Proactive teamwork, strong attention to detail, and good customer service are essential. Prior experience and a CPhT are a plus, but not required. Training provided to learn company processes and systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior Pharmacy Technician experience is a plus.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable using computers, pharmacy software, and related technology.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with the preparation and processing of prescriptions.
• Accurately locate, count, package, and label medications for pharmacist verification.
• Enter patient information and medication orders into the pharmacy system.
• Assist with daily prescription filling and cycle filling.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and direct pharmacist-related questions appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with patients, healthcare facilities, prescribers, and their authorized representatives.
• Assist with obtaining prescription refill authorizations by phone or fax.
• Prepare prescription labels, MARs, delivery lists, and other pharmacy documentation.
• Utilize pharmacy software, technology, and medication packaging equipment.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and organizing medications and supplies.
• Check in incoming medication and supply orders and ensure products are stocked appropriately.
• Monitor inventory and assist with removing expired or outdated medications.
• Assist with medication returns and inventory counts.
• Maintain contingency medication supplies as required.
• Help ensure owed medications are filled and resolved promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pharmacy workspace.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and other pharmacy team members to maintain workflow.
• Provide friendly, professional service to patients and pharmacy partners.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Time management

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software

Pharmacy packaging equipment

Job description

Hometown Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with prescription preparation and processing in a fast-paced environment in Portage, Wisconsin. You will handle labeling, data entry, and patient communication while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Proactive teamwork, strong attention to detail, and good customer service are essential. Prior experience and a CPhT are a plus, but not required. Training provided to learn company processes and systems.