Certified Pharmacy Technician; Pharmacy; 361

Job Summary 

Under direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs a wide variety of pharmaceutical services including medication preparation and distribution, inventory, and billing. The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing the majority of the technical functions in the Pharmacy. 

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Process new and refill prescriptions while maintaining quality and productivity standards. 

• Provide exceptional patient care by engaging with patients and working to meet their needs.  

• Adhere to company, state, and federal regulations, policies, and laws, including HIPAA, DEA, and Ohio Board of Pharmacy requirements.  

• Maintain proper inventory levels by ordering appropriately and rotating stock. 

• Maintain Prior Authorization forms under the direction of the prescribing provider.  

•  Maintain records for the pharmacy and ensure organization is kept up to standards for easy retrieval. 

• Perform duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies  

• Check and remove outdates meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock. Keep records accordingly.  

• Commit to continuing education by attending training and keeping up with policy changes.  

• The successful candidate shall display dependability, flexibility, reliability, team playing, and accept supervision. 

• Maintains confidentiality of all client, staff and agency-related data in accordance with The Centers policies. 

Job Qualifications  

• High School Diploma or equivalent  

• Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy 

• Must have a valid driver’s license with access to an insured vehicle. 

• Minimum of 6 months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, 2-3 years preferred 

Job Skills  

• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic functions  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Ability to work independently  

• Ability to meet strict deadlines  

• Ability to accurately perform multiple tasks simultaneously 

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and be organized  

• Demonstrates proficiency with computers 

• Flexibility in day-to-day actions and duties 

Physical Demands/Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. It requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.  Travel and work outside of normal hours may be required for meetings, presentations, trainings and other events.