Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will perform many pharmacy-related functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and perform administrative functions of the department that do not require professional judgment and extensive technical training.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist and fills stock replacements.
• Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacist.
• Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of drugs and chemicals, and ensures their security.
• Helps maintain an orderly, clean environment including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies.
• Enters data into the computer system, recording prescriptions, purchase orders, stock orders, requisitions, and disbursements.
• Under direction of pharmacist, removes unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepares for return or disposal.
• Performs general clerical duties for the department.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to enter data into a computer to maintain records.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician training course or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.
• National certification preferred but not required.
• State licensing, as required.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds) and repetitious physical activity.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time