RETAIL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - RETAIL PHARMACY - FULL TIME

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr's Retail Pharmacy is looking for a Retail Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist, handling filling, billing and dispensing in a retail setting.

The role emphasizes customer service and accuracy, working with hospital staff to ensure proper discharge medications via the Meds To Beds program; prior retail experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Program preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy required upon hire.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology, medication safety, pharmacy calculations, and pharmacy operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with filling, billing and dispensing of medications.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient assistance in a retail setting.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure proper discharge medications via the Meds To Beds program.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Crucial conversation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Math skills

Follow instructions

De-escalation skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Pharmacy experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

Tools

Pharmacy software

Computer programs

Job description

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RETAIL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - RETAIL PHARMACY - FULL TIME

What You Should Know About theRetail Pharmacy Technician:

• Monday- Friday: Typical hours 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• This position is based within Jefferson Regional Retail Pharmacy

Job Summary:

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.

Retail Pharmacy Technician 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.
• 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

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Matching Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

* Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.