Pharmacy Technician

Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:
Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE

• Under the direction of the Pharmacists, will provide assistance with medication preparation, medication distribution, packaging and filling, and inventory control.
• This position is designed to engage and interact with co-colleagues and customers, and to assist with the telephone calls and patients and staff picking up medications at the pharmacy window.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription medications
• Receive and process electronic prescription orders
• Package, label, and organize medications accurately
• Maintain patient profiles and prescription records in pharmacy systems
• Manage inventory, stock shelves, and monitor medication expiration dates
• Provide excellent customer service and answer basic medication-related questions under pharmacist supervision
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, pharmacy laws, and safety standards
• Support pharmacists with administrative and operational duties as needed

MINIIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 1 year of pharmacy technician services experience
• Must be certified or certified eligible with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). A Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is preferred.
• Must have proficient computer and data entry experience.
• Experience with Parata equipment is preferred
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances
• Pre-employment drug screen

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS/BENEFITS:
Work Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position. 37.5 Hours per week- Monday through Friday during traditional business hours. Hours may fluctuate at the Directors discretion.
Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment): 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; Plus more………

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY
We’re a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.
Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse; Physical health needs; Intellectual disabilities; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.