As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications to patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with prescription processing, inventory management, and providing excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.

Your primary responsibilities will include receiving and processing prescription orders, entering prescription information into the pharmacy computer system, and preparing medications for dispensing. This may involve measuring, counting, and labeling medications accurately and packaging and organizing prescriptions for distribution.

In addition to prescription processing, you will be responsible for maintaining pharmacy inventory, ordering medications and supplies, and ensuring that medications are stored properly and securely. You will also be responsible for assisting with medication compounding, reconstitution, and other pharmaceutical preparations as directed by the pharmacist.

Patient safety is paramount in pharmacy practice, and you must adhere to strict guidelines for medication handling, storage, and dispensing. This includes following established protocols for verifying patient information, checking medication accuracy, and providing appropriate counseling and instructions to patients.

To excel in this role, you should have a strong understanding of pharmacy procedures, regulations, and medication terminology, as well as excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. You should be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high accuracy and professionalism.

Effective communication skills are essential, as you will need to interact with patients, healthcare providers, and other pharmacy staff daily. You should be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and provide exceptional customer service to patients and colleagues.

Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or in a related field is preferred but not required. Completing a pharmacy technician program and certification from a recognized accrediting agency, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), is typically required.

If you are motivated and detail-oriented with a passion for patient care, this job may be for you.