What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Main Street Pharmacy?
About us
Main Street Pharmacy is a family owned pharmacy located on Main Street in Danbury, CT. We serve the greater Danbury area for over 10 years. Our focus is on fast reliable customer service and a robust delivery service.
We strive to provide a healthy family atmosphere for our employees and our patients. If you are tired of the constant hour cutting, cycle counts, and performance indicators at the chains, this is the job for you. We overstaff compared to our big box counterparts, and do not use any employee tracking software inside of the building.
We are looking for an experienced and dependable Pharmacy Technician that will process and fill prescriptions. You will 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
- Greet customers and answer questions.
- Answer phones in a timely manner while assisting customers at the counter.
- Provide exceptional customer service and encourage customers to write reviews.
- 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.
- Supporting pharmacological services by assembling, stocking and distributing medications.
- Complete monthly med-pack filling and preparation according to company standards.
- Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions and orders of Physicians.
- Responding to the requests of patients and healthcare providers, answering their questions and referring various inquiries to the Pharmacist.
- Complying with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, such as by sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
- Generating revenues by recording, calculating and issuing charges.
- Maintaining necessary certifications, training and licenses.
Skills
- 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
- Certified Pharmacy technician is an asset and will result in higher pay
- Immunizing technician is an asset that will also result in higher pay
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
At this time we are not taking any additional precautions aside from basic hygiene.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy Technician Experience: 2 years (Required)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CT Pharmacy Technician License (Required)
- PTCB Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26