Certified Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary
Prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist and assists with related job duties.

We are currently hiring a full-time technician who will work between all of our stores which are located at:

100 N 8th Street East St. Louis, IL
1833 Kingshighway Washington Park, IL
2166 Madison Ave Granite City, IL
6000 Bond Cahokia Heights, IL
*We are also planning to open a Belleville, IL location in 2025

General Accountabilities

• Receives and verifies written prescriptions or refill requests for accuracy.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
• Maintains proper storage and ensures necessary security of drugs.
• Establishes and maintains patient profiles.
• Answers telephones to discuss or answer patient requests or questions.
• Assists patients at the pharmacy by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Prices and then files prescriptions that have been filled.
• Receives and stores incoming drug or other related pharmacy supplies.
• Verifies invoices and physical quantities received of incoming items.
• Monitors medications in the pharmaceutical inventory to keep in stock medications current and disposes of outdated medications.
• Works with wholesaler to keep medications in stock to acceptable levels.
  *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience, 2+ years of customer service
Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician a plus

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Customer Service
• Time management

Medicate Pharmacy opened in 1985 and has expanded numerous times since. We are a full-service retail pharmacy offering Rx Medications, OTC items, DME, group facility services, and more. We strive to provide the best customer services to all of our patients.