PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - Specialty (Monday - Friday, 8-5)

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Shift: Full-Time Days or Evenings Department: Pharmacy Salary Range: $14.80 - $23.32/hour

For a limited time, sign-on bonuses will be available to eligible candidates for this position on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bonuses will be paid after successful candidates complete all pre-employment verifications and start in their new roles. *All MU employees are encouraged to review the Sign-On Incentive Program - Policy for eligibility consideration
ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring the efficient preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. We value your ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and patients, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction. Your on-the-job training skills will help evaluate the progress of new employees, and your attention to detail will shine as you conduct competency assessments and maintain drug inventory. Whether you choose to work in acute care or retail/specialty pharmacy, your commitment to patient safety and quality care will make a significant impact. If you're a high school graduate with the drive to become a licensed Pharmacy Technician, this is the ideal opportunity to embark on a fulfilling healthcare career. Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well-being will thrive, and you'll be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless!

Mizzou Specialty Services offer specialty medications and comprehensive clinical medication management to patients throughout Missouri. Our services address a range of disease states, including hematology and oncology, cystic fibrosis, immunology, dermatology, HIV, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, neurology, osteoporosis, and more. We operate two specialty pharmacies: Mizzou Pharmacy- Ellis Fischel and Mizzou Pharmacy- Old 63. Our staffing hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with closures on holidays and weekends.

Essential functions of a specialty pharmacy technician include:

* Provide exceptional customer service through active listening, clear verbal communication, and accurate written correspondence.

* Review and manage processing queues efficiently.

* Handle incoming and outgoing calls with patients, prescribers, pharmacies, and insurance companies professionally.

* Collaborate closely with the specialty clinical team to ensure prompt and effective patient care.

* Accurately prepare specialty medications for dispensing.

* Prepare and organize prescriptions for shipment or delivery.

* Assist with inventory stocking and storage to maintain organized and accessible medication supplies.

* Conduct point-of-sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out-window procedures for patient safety.

* Perform additional tasks as required by the role.

Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.