Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician responsibilities include:

• Receiving prescriptions and checking their validity
• Processing prescriptions electronically and ensuring all information is complete and accurate
• Selecting the appropriate medicine and measuring dosages to fill prescriptions

Job brief

We are looking for a dependable Pharmacy Technician that will process and fill prescriptions. You will also undertake other tasks under the direction of a pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly.

As a pharmacy technician you must be detail-oriented and reliable since the job has high responsibility. You must possess excellent communication skills as well as aptitude in using computers.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening
• Greet customers and answer questions
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity
• Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
• Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims)
• Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
• Undertake administrative tasks (e.g.record-keeping) as assigned
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as pharmacy technician
• Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
• Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Reliable with a keen eye for detail
• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program
• Certified Pharmacy technician is an asset