Retail Pharmacy Technician

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Technician to maintain inventory, process prescriptions, answer calls, and assist customers. The role includes OTC handling, price checks, and using computer systems for refills and patient data.

Requires high school diploma; one year of pharmacy experience preferred; Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred and must be registered or eligible. Join a team serving 200,000 residents in a county-owned health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred and must be registered or have applied.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customers request for medication or information.
• Follows through to meet customer’s needs.
• Participates and /or contributes to Pharmacy and hospital improvement activities.
• Stocks vials, caps and bags; cleaning/clearing counter space throughout the day, checking drop box/website for prescription refill requests.
• Displays a working knowledge of computer operation to include inputting of prescriptions, adding new patients, running refills and providing price checks.
• Maintains over the counter (OTC) shelves.
• Ordering, stickering, restocking all the over the counter meds and special order items.
• Obtains medication from shelf, count, place in vial, label, and perform National Drug Code (NDC#) check.
• Verifies the correct employee price; Calling for refill authorizations/receiving authorizations and new prescriptions from Physician offices.
• Performs simple pharmacy calculations and efficient use of reference material.
• Answers telephone consistently in a courteous manner within three rings.
• Assists Customers with over the counter (OTC) purchases.
• Receives prescriptions from customers and verifying customer prescription information for accuracy and completeness.
• Puts away wholesale medication/over the counter (OTC) by placing stickers on items and placement in proper shelf space.
• Performs monthly inspections for outdated items.
• Completes all annual mandatory education required by facility.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy calculations

Computer literacy

NDC verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (preferred)

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

The Retail Pharmacy Technician will maintain both Legend and OTC (Over the Counter) inventory, put medication orders away, process prescriptions, answer phone, run cash register and assist customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to customers request for medication or information.
• Follows through to meet customer’s needs.
• Participates and /or contributes to Pharmacy and hospital improvement activities.
• Stocks vials, caps and bags; cleaning/clearing counter space throughout the day, checking drop box/website for prescription refill requests.
• Displays a working knowledge of computer operation to include inputting of prescriptions, adding new patients, running refills and providing price checks.
• Maintains over the counter (OTC) shelves.
• Ordering, stickering, restocking all the over the counter meds and special order items.
• Obtains medication from shelf, count, place in vial, label, and perform National Drug Code (NDC#) check.
• Verifies the correct employee price; Calling for refill authorizations/receiving authorizations and new prescriptions from Physician offices.
• Performs simple pharmacy calculations and efficient use of reference material.
• Answers telephone consistently in a courteous manner within three rings.
• Assists Customers with over the counter (OTC) purchases.
• Receives prescriptions from customers and verifying customer prescription information for accuracy and completeness.
• Puts away wholesale medication/over the counter (OTC) by placing stickers on items and placement in proper shelf space.
• Performs monthly inspections for outdated items.
• Answers telephone consistently in a courteous manner within three rings.
• Assists Customers with over the counter (OTC) purchases.
• Receives prescriptions from customers and verifying customer prescription information for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs monthly inspections for outdated items.
• Completes all annual mandatory education required by facility.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience

One year of pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Certification/License

Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred and must be registered or have applied for Pharmacy registration after interview prior to start date.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Considerable mental concentration required completing duties. Standing and walking up stairs 50% of shift is required. Light lifting (25lbs) required.

Working Conditions

Most of workday spent in Pharmacy, with hourly rounds to Patient Care units. Considerable printer and telephone noise.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri.

Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board.

Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers.

Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri.

Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.