Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Reports to:

Chief Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist

Status:
Non-Exempt

This full-time position (may consider part-time) is located at 1507 N Main St, Mitchell, SD. Must be available to rotate 8‑hour shifts Monday through Friday and every 5th Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Pharmacy Technician acts as a patient advocate by ensuring that patients follow their drug therapy plans as prescribed. Assist the Chief Pharmacist/Pharmacist in preparation and distribution of prescription medications in accordance with Lewis Drug policy and state/national regulations.

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service to all patients and customers throughout the store
• Learn and follow Lewis Drug policies and procedures daily
• Establish and maintain good relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Answer patient questions and troubleshoot/resolution promptly
• Answer phone calls promptly and politely
• Assist in all customer service situations and complete customer transactions using the register
• Collect and maintain pertinent information from patients to fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently
• Maintain confidentiality of patients’ private medical information according to HIPAA
• Process new and refill prescriptions within scope of practice
• Prepare paperwork and compile medications for delivery; mail out orders when needed
• Manage and serve drive‑thru patients efficiently (if applicable)
• Report any medication error to proper personnel
• Log into various software systems to perform daily technician functions
• Perform daily maintenance of automated devices
• Stock supplies, clean work area, prepare pharmacy for next day’s operations
• Promote Lewis initiatives and represent Lewis positively to patients and communities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist/Pharmacist

• Ability to learn basic drug terminology
• Understand differences between brand and generic drugs
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple algebra)
• Multitask, pay attention to detail
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Good organizational and time‑management skills
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Learn new software systems and enter data accurately and efficiently
• Dependable attendance and job performance
• Initiative to plan and complete daily activities in coordination with pharmacy team

• State of Iowa Requirements
  • Register with the state Board of Pharmacy (BOP)
  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Must be registered prior to first day worked
  • Become a nationally certified pharmacy technician within 1 year of BOP registration (PTCB certification recommended)
• State of Minnesota Requirements
  • Register with the state Board of Pharmacy (BOP)
  • Must be 18 with high school diploma or GED
  • Must be registered prior to first day worked
  • Complete BOP-approved Lewis training within 1 year of BOP registration
• State of South Dakota Requirements
  • Register with the state Board of Pharmacy
  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Must be registered within 30 days of employment
• Additional considerations for all states:
  • Completion of an approved/accredited pharmacy technician program (desired but not required)
  • Complete yearly CE requirements to maintain active license (or as required per state)
  • Additional pharmacy technician credentials/endorsements encouraged but not required

• Stand for long periods, move quickly between workstations
• Use hands, wrists, arms for manipulating small items
• Move about the pharmacy to access supplies from varying heights
• Lift/move items up to 50 lb occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, up to 10 lb constantly
• Vision from less than 20 inches to greater than 20 feet with or without correction; depth perception, color vision, field of vision required
• Communicate verbally with staff and patients
• Handle multiple tasks in fast‑paced setting (filling scripts, answering phones, waiting on patients)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, LPFSA options
• Voluntary options: life, long‑term disability, life/long‑term care hybrid, cancer, critical illness, accident, identity theft protection
• Employee discount
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid volunteer time
• Company‑paid short‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounted logowear
• Employee Assistance Program

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Part‑time

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