Certified Pharmacy Technician

Are you an experienced pharmacy technician who is frustrated with your current work environment? Do you feel like you are the only employee on your team who cares about the work you perform and the patients you serve? Is your only limitation the lack of staffing and support from your current employer?

If you answered yes to the above questions, then Thomaston Pharmacy is the place for you! Our pharmacy is adequately staffed with a highly trained and experienced team to ensure you have the time to care for customers in a safe work space. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who puts patient care first and works well with others. Reliability and accountability are crucial traits that you must possess to become a member of our team.

Must be a highly motivated individual dedicated to the success of the organization. We are looking to change the way pharmacy serves the community, and the only way that works is if every team member cares about the pharmacy as much as we do. If you think you have what it takes to become a part of our movement and improve your quality of life at the same time, please apply today!

Job Title: Technician

Reports To: Pharmacy Manager

Job Overview: Under pharmacist supervision, a pharmacy technician prepares prescriptions for patients and health professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

• Providing excellent customer service to patients, health care providers, and insurers

• Counting, labeling, and reconstituting prescription medications

• Inputting and retrieving information through the pharmacy system and point-of-sale system

• Obtaining refill authorizations from prescribers

• Processing and preparing third-party insurance claims

• Maintaining accurate patient and client profiles

• Assisting the pharmacist with managing inventory

• Preparing reports related to sales, usage, and inventory

• Maintaining and cleaning equipment, work areas, and shelves

Qualifications and Education:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalency

• Not on the Officer of Inspector General Excluded Parties List

• No pending felony charges or convictions for criminal offenses involving controlled substances
• CPhT preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership qualities

• Ability to perform accurately and oversee data entry, dispensing of medications, maintaining proper inventory, patient counseling and other related skills.

• Ability to act as a team player

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to build relationships and network

• Strong computer skills to operate pharmacy management software and other necessary programs

• Knowledge of inventory control and pharmaceutical chemistry and manufacturing methods

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding pharmacy

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Thomaston, CT 06787 (Required)

Work Location: In person