Pharmacy Technician - Retail

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I under the direct supervision of pharmacists. You will assist with data collection, patient demographics entry, answer phones, check in stock and help maintain a clean, organized pharmacy.

Responsibilities include filling prescriptions, processing payments, restocking, and providing excellent customer service while adhering to policy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescription with correct medications and prepares them for pharmacist verification.
• Inputs patient data and demographic information into the system (QS/1).
• Handles customer payments and closes out the register. Provides courteous service to customers.
• Maintains neat and orderly pharmacy and restocks outdated medications.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Phone assistance

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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