Pharmacy Technician (Trainee, Registered, or Certified)

1w1 week ago

Genesis HealthCare System

Maysville, US · Full-time · $28,000 – $42,000

About this role

The Pharmacy Technician (Trainee, Registered, or Certified) assists the pharmacist with preparing prescriptions efficiently and accurately using the pharmacy computer system. They identify medications by NDC number, count prescriptions, and label them neatly while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Employees commit to the Genesis Mission of compassionate, exceptional healthcare.

Daily tasks include selecting drugs by verifying NDC numbers, accurately counting and double-counting controlled medications, and preparing orders for pharmacist review. Technicians handle packaging, restocking supplies, and use professional telephone etiquette with patients and staff. They prioritize workflow, process point-of-sale transactions, and ensure accurate patient profiles and billing.

In the Genesis Maysville Pharmacy department, technicians take direction from the pharmacist, apply constructive criticism, and refer all drug questions or legal issues to the pharmacist in charge. They check in wholesaler deliveries, rotate stock, verify orders, and remove outdates following return procedures. Outstanding customer service and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

Registered Pharmacy Technicians interpret prescriptions, enter data into the computer, and request refill authorizations with pharmacist permission. Certified technicians accept new verbal non-controlled prescriptions and handle transfers. All complete monthly continuing education to support ongoing professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma
Pharmacy Technician (Trainee, Registered, or Certified)
Proficient use of pharmacy computer system
Accurately identify medications by use of NDC number
Professional telephone etiquette and attitude
Prioritize workflow and manage volume of work
Provide outstanding customer service and maintain confidentiality
Take direction from pharmacist and apply constructive criticism

Responsibilities

Select appropriate drug, verifying NDC number, and assist with ordering to maintain appropriate inventory levels
Count with accuracy and double count all controlled medications, preparing orders for final checks before dispensing
Select appropriate packaging, restock as needed, and apply labels neatly
Use pharmacy computer system to assure accurate patient profiles and billing information
Check in deliveries from wholesaler, tag items, stock shelves, rotate stock, and verify receipt
Check inventory for outdates, remove from perpetual inventory, and follow return for credit procedures
Process transactions through the pharmacy’s point of sale system with accuracy
Complete monthly pharmacy technician continuing education