Certified Pharmacy Technician III

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician III Certified Retail Specialty performs specialized functions necessary to assist pharmacists in providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective services. Working under limited supervision, this role maintains workflow, inventory, billing and other complex pharmacy processes.
Essential Job Function
• Receives and transcribes orders, answers phones, and sells prescriptions in order to maintain the pharmacy workflow.
• Works directly with pharmacy purchasing agent to maintain inventory.
• Serves as a reference for other pharmacy technicians.
• Mentors and trains new employees to build knowledge of the job area.
• Leads and implements process improvement and departmental quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education
• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience
• Required: 5 years

Licensure/Certification/Listing
• Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician and must complete an 'advanced pharmacy technician certification' within 12 months of starting the role.