Pharmacy Technician: Precision Meds & Patient Care

SWLA Center for Health Services; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintain the drug inventory, and keep patient and pharmacy records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and center policies. The technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure accuracy and quality in daily operations.

Under supervision, the technician will translate prescription information, enter data into pharmacy software,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completed Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Passed Pharmacy Technician Certification National Exam.
• Licensed to practice by Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and complete required continuing education.
• Ability to work quickly, accurately, and multi-task in a pharmacy setting.
• Strong communication and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate prescription information from providers’ orders.
• Enter prescription data into pharmacy software with accuracy.
• Inform pharmacist of any contraindications or refunds.
• Monitor third party rejections or cost-related issues.
• Perform prescriptions filling functions per Louisiana Board of Pharmacy rules.
• Observe inventory and create/modify wholesale purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory for expirations or overstock; manage returns.
• Handle register functions as needed.
• Communicate with patients regarding prescriptions requests.
• Act as liaison between providers and patients.
• Coordinate with third parties on prescriptions concerns.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department.
• Take on additional duties to ensure quality health services at the center.

Skills

Work quickly and accurately

Multi-tasking

Pharmacy equipment handling

Communication skills

Math abilities

Professional image

Education

High school graduate or GED

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Pharmacy Technician Certification National Exam

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy license

ACPE unit approved ACPR or CPE / CE hours

Job description

SWLA Center for Health Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintain the drug inventory, and keep patient and pharmacy records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and center policies. The technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure accuracy and quality in daily operations.

Under supervision, the technician will translate prescription information, enter data into pharmacy software,