Retail Pharmacy Technician - Nicholson Tower Pharmacy

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health Nicholson Tower Pharmacy in Oklahoma City is seeking an entry-level Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I to perform routine tasks under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will help with dispensing, data entry, and patient care activities in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will support pharmacy workflows, maintain inventory, and assist with labeling, accuracy, and safe medication handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Active Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician permit or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Basic cash handling, data entry, and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills prescription orders by labeling and dispensing medications for pharmacist verification.
• Performs clerical tasks: data entry, filing, phone duties.
• Assists with inventory, stocking, and purchase orders.
• Reports safety concerns or medication errors to a pharmacist.
• Maintains clean, organized pharmacy environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Retail Pharmacy Technician - Nicholson Tower PharmacyApply: Oklahoma City: Full time: Posted Today: R0070801## **Position Title:**Retail Pharmacy Technician - Nicholson Tower Pharmacy## **Department:**NIC Retail Pharmacy## **Job Description:****General Description:**The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I is an entry-level role responsible for performing routine, foundational tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This role focuses on developing core technical skills, learning pharmacy workflows, and supporting patient care activities in the outpatient pharmacy setting. **Essential Responsibilities:***Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.** Performs clerical tasks such as data entry, third-party adjudication, maintaining patient profiles, filing prescription documents, and answering phones.* Develops basic familiarity with copay assistance and grant funding options to support patient drug affordability.* Fulfills prescription orders by retrieving medications and accurately labeling and dispensing the correct amount for pharmacist verification.* Participates in inventory control activities including monitoring, dating, invoicing, stocking the pharmacy, and assisting with preparation of purchase orders.* Assists with accounting and billing-related tasks such as basic recordkeeping, accounts receivable support, third-party billing, and posting under supervision.* Helps maintain a clean, organized, and orderly pharmacy environment.* Promptly reports safety concerns, discrepancies, or medication errors to a supervising pharmacist or manager.* Stores and preserves biologicals, vaccines, serums, and other medications subject to deterioration, using proper refrigeration and storage techniques.* Demonstrates beginning competence in addressing third-party claim rejections and initiating prior authorizations with guidance from senior technicians or pharmacists.* Develops familiarity with OUH’s patient assistance programs and traditional copay assistance workflows.* Demonstrates exposure to basic 340B concepts and processes.* Assists with medication therapy management (MTM) documentation or workflows as directed.* Completes annual skills assessments and competency validations under supervision.* Actively participates in training, seeks feedback, and focuses on developing foundational technical and customer service skills.* Identifies basic workflow concerns and escalates them to senior technicians or leadership for guidance.* Performs duties according to established procedures and escalates questions or uncertainties appropriately. **General Responsibilities:*** Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications:****Education:** High school diploma or GED required.**Experience:** No experience required.**License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or ability to achieve permit within 90 days of employment. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Basic cash handling skills.* Fundamental computer and math skills.* Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and information.* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.* Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and procedures.* Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.* Customer service–oriented mindset.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pharmacy staff and healthcare team members. *This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.*## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** HERE **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**