Pharmacy Technician Part Time

General Description of Position

Pharmacy technicians work with pharmacists to help prepare and give out prescription medication. They

review and monitor prescriptions and doctors orders. Work with health professionals and customers, help

count pills, measure medication, label and give instructions for medicine, and prepare take home medication

under the oversight of the Pharmacist on site. This position works dependently under the guidance and

supervision of the PIC.

This description may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledge, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

Examples of Duties

The job duties of certified pharmacy tech usually include the following:

• Preparation of medications for patients

• Receiving and verifying the prescriptions

• filling of take homes and securing medication

• Obtaining pharmacist’s approval

• Stocking medications in inventory

• Maintaining pharmacy’s (and its patients’ employees’) safety by adhering to infection-control

  procedures, policies and regulations

• Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.

• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.

• Maintain inventory counts.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Exemplary verbal communication and customer service skills
• Must possess valid state certification
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Holds current certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB),.

Salary Range: commensurate with experience.