Pharmacy Technician - Retail

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I under direct supervision of pharmacists. You will perform all technician duties, assist with data collection and patient demographics, answer phones, check in and stock, and maintain excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include filling prescriptions with correct medications, entering patient data into QS/1, processing payments, restocking outdated meds, and handling customer inquiries with courtesy.

Qualifications

• Fills prescription with correct medications and sources for pharmacist check.
• Accurately enters patient data into the system and reviews prescriptions.
• Handles customer payments and closes out register when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescription with correct medications; bubble-packs as needed.
• Inputs patient data into QS/1 and verifies dates within 2 weeks.
• Processes payments in cash, check, credit card; reconciles end-of-day cash register.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Tools

QS/1

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 and entry of patient demographics, answers phones; checks in and puts up stock. 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. Excellent Customer Service is maintained at all times.

Education

• High School Diploma - Preferred

License & Certification

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy - Required

Core Job Functions

• 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.
• Accurately enters patient data into QS/1. Reviews completed prescriptions for dates greater than 2 weeks. Returns medication to stock and reverses transaction in QS/1. Appropriately disposes of label.
• 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.
• Identifies and restocks outdated medications. Returns excess stock to wholesaler for credit. Maintains pharmacy in neat and orderly fashion.
• 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.