Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Manheim Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Manheim Township, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to provide entry level assistance in prescription processing, customer service, and inventory activities within the pharmacy.

The trainee learns under close oversight to ensure safe, accurate patient care and will participate in the Kinney Certification Program to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician within 2 years. Duties include assisting customers, entering prescription data, managing inventory, and

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; enrolled students may apply.
• Ability to learn under supervision and follow state regulations.
• Willingness to participate in Kinney Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the pharmacy counter and drive-thru with courteous service.
• Enter and maintain accurate patient and prescription information in the pharmacy system.
• Support inventory tasks including ordering, receiving, stocking, and cycle counts.
• Ensure prescriptions are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Follow HIPAA and state/federal regulations in daily practice.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or Higher Preferred

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing system

Job description

Job Summary: The Pharmacy Technician Trainee provides entry level assistance in prescription processing, customer service, inventory activities, and technology operations within the pharmacy. The trainee learns and practices job functions under close oversight to ensure safe, accurate, and high quality patient care. As skills develop, additional responsibilities may be assigned in alignment with state regulations and employer training requirements. The Trainee is actively participating in the Kinney Certification Program to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician within 2 years.Job Duties:Assist customers at the pharmacy counter and drive thru, providing courteous and efficient service.Help customers locate over the counter products and route clinical questions to the pharmacist.Enter, update, and maintain accurate patient and prescription information in the pharmacy system.Ensure appropriate billing through third party payors and review and correct claims as necessary.Ensure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.Locate prescription files and other manual records from storage as needed.Prepare and file pharmacy documentation for pharmacist signatures and review.Count, label, and prepare medications according to prescription orders and regulatory guidelines.Support non sterile compounding activities as permitted by state regulations.Demonstrate proficiency in ordering, receiving, and storing medication inventory.Monitor expiration dates and rotate stock.Perform return to stock procedures and cycle counting accurately.Report inventory shortages or discrepancies promptly.Maintain intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy tools, technology, and dispensing systemsFollow all state and federal regulations, including controlled substance and HIPAA requirements.Comply with all company operational and quality assurance policies.Assist in organizing and maintaining the will call area.Support patient care programs and initiatives.Demonstrate integrity and always protect patient confidentiality.Complete all required training within prescribed timelines.Maintain clean, organized, and safe pharmacy work areas.Support team members and perform additional duties as assigned.Educational Requirements:Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GEDPreferred: AS Degree or Higher RequiredVermont Employees: Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy TechnicianPreferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience