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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmaceutical Technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and are responsible for many pharmacy-related functions. These include dispensing prescription drugs and other medical devices to patients and instructing on their use. They may also perform administrative duties in pharmaceutical practice such as reviewing prescription requests with doctor's offices and insurance companies to ensure correct medications are provided and payment is received.
Responsibilities
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- Maintain patient records
- Review prescription requests with doctor's offices and insurance companies
- Ensure correct medications are provided and payment is received
- Maintain drug inventory
- Dispense prescription drugs and other medical devices to patients
- Instruct patients on medication use
- Perform administrative duties in pharmaceutical practice
- Ensure all pharmacy practices are in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Provide excellent customer service to patients
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB preferred)
- Experience in a pharmacy setting preferred
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in pharmacy computer systems and software
- Understanding of medical terminology and pharmacy calculations
- Ability to work flexible hours
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a Pharmacy Technician Certification?
- Can you describe your experience with pharmacy computer systems and software?
- How do you handle stressful situations in a pharmacy setting?
- Can you explain a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer and how you handled it?
- How do you ensure accuracy when dispensing medications?