Job Brief
A pharmacy technician is a professional who assists pharmacists in dispense prescription medication to patients or health professionals. They also ensure that everyone has the right medications. Although they are primarily employed in retail pharmacies and hospitals, some work in hospital pharmacies.
Job Description
- ● Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening
- ● Greet customers and answer questions
- ● Receive prescriptions and check their validity
- ● Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
- ● Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims)
- ● Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
- ● Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
- ● Undertake administrative tasks (e.g.record-keeping) as assigned
- ● Comply with all security measures and quality standards
Job Requirements
- ● Proven experience as pharmacy technician
- ● Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
- ● Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement
- ● Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
- ● Excellent communication and customer service skills
- ● Outstanding organizational skills
- ● Reliable with a keen eye for detail
- ● Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program
- ● Certified Pharmacy technician is an asset