Retail Pharmacy Technician

Description Retail Pharmacy Technician Full time Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Wage: Hourly based on experience from $19/Hr to $21/Hr JOB SUMMARY: Prepares medication under the direction of a pharmacist and assists with related job duties. JOB ACCOUNTABILITES: Assist Pharmacist(s) with daily functions Assist Pharmacist(s) with training of new technicians Receives and verifies written prescriptions or refill requests for accuracy Fills pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions Maintains proper storage and ensures necessary security of drugs Establishes and maintains patient profiles Answers telephones to discuss or answer patient requests or questions Assists patients at the pharmacy by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information Receives and stores incoming drug or other related pharmacy supplies Verifies invoices and physical quantities received of incoming items Monitors medications in the pharmaceutical inventory to keep in stock medications current and disposes of outdated medications Works with buyer or purchasing agent to keep medications in stock to acceptable levels Performs other duties as assigned or requested ** Dr.

Aziz Pharmacy reserves the right to add or change duties at any time JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED is required Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy One year or more of retail pharmacy experience preferred National certification is preferred but not required Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs Must not be listed on the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals/Entities REQUIRED SKILLS: Requires the ability to measure and/or count out appropriate quantities of pharmaceuticals Requires the ability to operate computer software Requires the ability to clean and maintain equipment or work areas Requires understanding of basic language and terminologies used in the pharmaceutical field Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills Requires excellent customer service skills Requires strong mathematical calculation skills Requires execution of basic pharmacy technician skills in assigned areas and work under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures