Description
The Pharmacy Technician supports our East Pharmacy by ensuring accurate and efficient pharmacy operations. As a Pharmacy Technician you will assist with various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include customer service calls, performing order entry, processing payments, preparing orders for pharmacist verification, shipping, and restocking medications. You will carry out your job duties according to procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of your daily job duties and responsibilities
Key Duties:
- Read and interpret physician's medication orders
- Data entry
- Answer phone calls from patients, prescribers and provide customer service.
- Aid in filling, processing, and dispensing medications
- Re-package and label medications
- Adhere to safety practices to ensure quality care for patients
- Help maintain the drug inventory through inventory control practices
- Provide customer service by answering phone calls and emails in a prompt and courteous manner
- Triage requests and prioritize them
- Assist in shipping when needed
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active South Carolina Pharmacy Technician registration with the SC Board of Pharmacy.
- National certification (PTCB / CPhT) for State-Certified Pharmacy Technician status preferred but not required.
- Ability to read and interpret physician medication orders accurately.
- Proficiency in data entry.
- Strong customer service and communication skills (phone, email, in-person).
- Attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and triage requests in a fast-paced environment.