Pharmacy Technician

Summary

Assist pharmacists by preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and operating automation systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.

The Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists by preparing and dispensing
prescription medications and supplies under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist
in a fast-paced pharmacy where attention to accuracy, regulatory compliance, and
efficiency are critical to patient safety and care, working within the limits of standard
or accepted practice.
Primary Responsibilities
• Perform job assignments in full compliance and complete understanding of URAC, state
and federal laws and internal policies and procedures governing the handling, dispensing
and distribution of medications dispensed by Parkview Rx.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications under Pharmacist supervision. Responsible for
prioritizing and navigating the print pharmacy system’s print queue, printing medication
labels, and checking for inventory balance on medications in the pharmacy ordering
system.
• Support Pharmacist in keeping accurate inventory levels. Sort and stock inventory of
medications, vials, and dispensing supplies and return excess stock or unused medications
to inventory.
• Assist with the packaging and shipping of medications and supplies as required, to
maintain workflow and commitments to customers.
• Operate and maintain automation systems including adherence packaging device. Load
medications and verify medication types, quantities and lot numbers during dispensing
process.
• Provide support in adjusting and correcting any errors or discrepancies that occurred
during the automated dispensing process.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Key Skills
• Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in superior accuracy.
• Demonstrated organizational skills an ability to track and monitor progress of workflows to
maintain timely delivery of medications.

• Proficient computer skills and ability to easily navigate through pharmacy system and
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team setting while
focused on detail, accuracy, and productivity.
• Proven experience as a highly effective communicator with internal and external
customers; includes listening, speaking, understanding, and writing in English.
• Basic pharmacy billing experience with working knowledge of medical terminology,
medication names, and pharmacy sig codes.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and move heavy packages (up to 30 lbs.) in compliance with
safe handling procedures.