RETAIL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - SOUTH PROVIDENCE - $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Store hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 7pm; Saturday - Sunday 8am - 4pm (shift will be within these hours)

Location: 551 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range:

o $14.80 - $23.32/hour, based on experience

o CERTIFIED $16.68 - $26.31/hour, based on experience

* Shift Differentials:

o Additional $1.25 per hour for Evening shift

o Additional $1.50 per hour for Weekend shift

* Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

Join our dynamic Mizzou Pharmacy team as a pharmacy technician, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community! Our Mizzou Pharmacy location is located within one of our MU Health Care clinics where we partner with other healthcare professionals to improve the lives of our patients.

In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you'll be the friendly face that greets patients, ensuring their pharmacy experience is smooth and supportive. You will assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and manage inventory while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. We value your ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction.

If you are looking to begin a career in healthcare this is the ideal opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career as we provide on the job training. 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!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications.

Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.

Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.

Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software, and adjudicate third-party insurance claims.

Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.

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

Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.

Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.