Retail Pharmacy Tech: Dispense, Billing & Patient Care

Jefferson Regional; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Matching Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff, AR seeks a Retail Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include filling, billing and dispensing medications while delivering excellent customer service in a retail setting.

Required: high school diploma, Arkansas technician licensure at hire, and pharmacy technician certification preferred. Safety-sensitive position with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification Program preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy required upon hire.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively.
• Ability to de-escalate situations using proper crucial conversation skills.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of computer programs.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
• 1 year or more retail pharmacy experience preferred
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology, medication safety, pharmacy law, pharmacy calculations, and pharmacy operations preferred

Responsibilities

• The Retail Pharmacy Tech supports pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, by performing all tasks allowable by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
• This role assists the pharmacist in processes including filling, billing, and dispensing of medications.
• The tech provides excellent customer service and assistance to patients in a retail pharmacy setting.
• They will work with the Meds To Beds program to properly dispense medications for discharge patients by working with other hospital staff to ensure patients are getting proper care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification Program preferred

Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy licensure required upon hire

National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred

Job description

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff, AR seeks a Retail Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include filling, billing and dispensing medications while delivering excellent customer service in a retail setting.

Required: high school diploma, Arkansas technician licensure at hire, and pharmacy technician certification preferred. Safety-sensitive position with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.