Pharmacy Technician

Job Details: Job Location: NARMC

• Harrison, AR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Varies, Pharmacy Technician Join the Pharmacy team at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), where your work directly supports patient care and community health. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll assist pharmacists with preparing and distributing medications, ensuring accuracy, safety, and timely service for our patients. If you’re detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to grow your healthcare career, this is the role for you.

About Us

At North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), we are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our community. As a mission-driven, independent healthcare organization, we value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Our team-oriented culture fosters support at every level, empowering employees to thrive professionally and personally.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician assists registered pharmacists in the preparation, distribution, and management of prescription medications. This role supports safe and effective patient care through accurate medication handling, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and distributing prescription medications under pharmacist supervision. Read and interpret physician orders accurately. Enter patient orders into the computer system. Fill and deliver new patient orders and floor stock requests. Maintain accurate filing of orders, narcotic sheets, packaging records, and related documentation.

Process and price employee prescriptions. Package medications not available in unit dose. Deliver medications hourly and as needed to patient care areas. Conduct monthly pharmacy unit inspections. Stock automated dispensing cabinets, emergency medication trays, and kits. Clean and maintain pharmacy areas, sterile compounding rooms, and equipment.

Place and check in orders with the primary wholesaler; process medication returns. Replace printer toner and maintain supply areas. Administer vaccines and immunizations upon completion of ACPE Pharmacy Technician Immunization Training (Arkansas Pharmacist Association). Complete continuing education requirements to maintain certification.

Perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Current Pharmacy Technician certification. Strong knowledge of brand and generic drug names, medication routes, and hospital formulary. Ability to interpret medical abbreviations and physician orders accurately. Preferred: Previous hospital or healthcare pharmacy experience.

Completion of ACPE Pharmacy Technician Immunization Training. Familiarity with automated dispensing systems.

Compensation

& Schedule Competitive pay, commensurate with experience. Full-time position with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Why Join Us At NARMC, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a team dedicated to improving lives. We offer a supportive environment that values professional growth, work-life balance, and long-term career opportunities in healthcare.

Benefits

Overview Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan. Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available. Basic life insurance ($40,000) and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.

Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered. Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial. 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years. Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.

AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families. On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness. Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education. Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities. Pet insurance and identity theft protection available. Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.

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