Pharmacy Technician

Full-time, Non-Exempt (hourly)| 32 hrs./week M,T, F 8:30a - 5p, TH 9:30a - 6:30p

Full-Time Benefits |$22-25/hr. based on experience, qualifications, and certification status*

*Pharmacy Technicians with active national certification (PTCB or ExCPT) are eligible for an additional $3.00/hour certification differential.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician plays a critical operational role in supporting the day-to-day functions of the charitable pharmacy by performing technical, administrative, and client-facing duties under the directions of a licensed Pharmacist. This position is responsible for prescription processing support, eligibility documentation and processing, billing and data entry, inventory assistance, phone and client intake support, and coordination with volunteer pharmacy staff.

This role requires consistent attention to detail, adherence to established pharmacy procedures, and effective communication with clients, volunteers, and staff. While the Pharmacy Technician may provide task guidance and training to support volunteers, this position does not carry supervisory authority and does not exercise independent judgment on professional matters. Work is performed within clearly defined policies, procedures, and legal/regulatory requirements.

This position is essential to maintaining efficient pharmacy operations, supporting vulnerable populations, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations, safeguarding standards, and organizational policies. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively with patients to ensure safe, accurate, and culturally responsive care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support pharmacists and pharmacy staff with prescription workflow activities, including data entry, processing prescriptions and may assist with verification, and documentation.
• Support completing eligibility paperwork accurately and in a timely manner to support client access to pharmacy services.
• Assist with answering incoming phone calls, taking messages, and assist clients with routine inquiries while escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Provide direct support to Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring understanding of medication usage and pharmacy services
• Assist with medication processing tasks as permitted by law and organizational policy.
• Maintain accurate records in the pharmacy systems and files, as appropriate
• Assist with coordinating, orientating, and providing on-the-job guidance to volunteers.
• Serve as a back-up point of contact for volunteer scheduling and workflow questions.
• Identify training needs and communicate concerns to the Pharmacist.
• Assist with maintaining an organized, clean, and functional pharmacy workspace.
• Support inventory organization and supply management.
• Report on maintenance, safety, or equipment issues to leadership (Sr. Director of Client Services).
• Participate in upkeep activities to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Adhere to safeguarding, HIPAA, confidentiality, and pharmacy regulatory requirements.
• Complete required training, background checks, and ongoing compliance activities.
• Support inclusive, respectful interactions with clients, volunteers, and staff.
• Assist with pre-eligibility phone calls (or in person visit) as interviews to collect patient information as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.is position.