Retail Pharmacy Technician

## Retail Pharmacy Technician Apply:
Medical Office Building:
Part time:
Posted Today:
JR104104
** Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.
** No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.
** General Summary
*** The Retail Pharmacy Technician will maintain both Legend and OTC (Over the Counter) inventory, put medication orders away, process prescriptions, answer phone, run cash register and assist customers.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Responds to customers request for medication or information. Follows through to meet customer’s needs.
* Participates and /or contributes to Pharmacy and hospital improvement activities.
* Stocks vials, caps and bags; cleaning/clearing counter space throughout the day, checking drop box/website for prescription refill requests.
* Displays a working knowledge of computer operation to include inputting of prescriptions, adding new patients, running refills and providing price checks.
* Maintains over the counter (OTC) shelves. Ordering, stickering, restocking all the over the counter meds and special order items.
* Obtains medication from shelf, count, place in vial, label, and perform National Drug Code (NDC#) check.
* Verifies the correct employee price;
Calling for refill authorizations/receiving authorizations and new prescriptions from Physician offices.
* Performs simple pharmacy calculations and efficient use of reference material.
* Answers telephone consistently in a courteous manner within three rings. Assists Customers with over the counter (OTC) purchases.
* Receives prescriptions from customers and verifying customer prescription information for accuracy and completeness.
* Puts away wholesale medication/over the counter (OTC) by placing stickers on items and placement in proper shelf space. Performs monthly inspections for outdated items
* Answers telephone consistently in a courteous manner within three rings. Assists Customers with over the counter (OTC) purchases.
* Receives prescriptions from customers and verifying customer prescription information for accuracy and completeness.
* Performs monthly inspections for outdated items.
* Completes all annual mandatory education required by facility.
** Education
* ** High school diploma or equivalent required.
** Work Experience
*** One year of pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
** Certification/License
*** Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred and must be registered or have applied for Pharmacy registration after interview prior to start date.
** Mental/Physical Requirements
*** Considerable mental concentration required completing duties. Standing and walking up stairs 50% of shift is required. Light lifting (25lbs) required.
** Working Conditions
*** Most of workday spent in Pharmacy, with hourly rounds to Patient Care units. Considerable printer and telephone noise.
* At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.
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