Job Title: Permanent - Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Location: Sitka, AK 99835 Compensation: $66,000.00 to $79,000.00 Full Benefits Shift: Full-Time, Days Job Summary We are seeking a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy operations in delivering high-quality, safe, and accurate medication services. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician will handle medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and customer service responsibilities in compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal standards. Key Responsibilities Medication Preparation & Dispensing Assist the pharmacist by retrieving medications, labeling containers, and performing medication counts. Operate and maintain dispensing robots and automated counting devices. Prepare and deliver medications to patient care units, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Restock and clean IV hoods and rooms in compliance with sterile compounding standards. Inventory & Equipment Management Conduct routine inventory checks, place orders, and restock medications and supplies. Manage expired, recalled, or discontinued medications and complete proper documentation. Monitor hood pressure logs and notify maintenance of equipment issues. Maintain pharmacy equipment and perform scheduled cleaning. Order Entry & Billing Enter medication orders into the pharmacy system for pharmacist review. Perform pharmaceutical calculations and verify prescriptions. Assist with medication adjudication and resolve billing rejections with insurance payers. Customer & Provider Interaction Answer patient inquiries at the pharmacy window and by phone. Process prescription refill requests and contact providers when needed. Provide patients with updates regarding prescription status, and reverse billing for unclaimed prescriptions. Support the pharmacist by triaging patient questions appropriately. Compliance & Documentation Complete documentation for controlled substance handling and emergency kit refills. Assist with unit-specific procedures and quality assurance activities. Maintain up-to-date clinical and high-risk competency records
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Education
& Certifications Valid Pharmacy Technician License State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician National Certification PTCB Clinical Competency Assessment Required within 3 months of hire and every three years High-Risk Competency Assessment Required within 3 months of hire and every three years Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in a hospital, ambulatory clinic, or retail pharmacy setting Knowledge of Generic and brand-name drugs, dosages, pharmaceutical terminology, and Alaska pharmacy laws Automated pharmacy systems and medication dispensing technologies Skills Sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling Strong mathematical ability for dosage calculations Excellent communication and multitasking skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Abilities Triage and direct inquiries appropriately Train, mentor, and collaborate with team members Adapt to changing workloads, manage priorities, and respond in urgent situations Maintain professionalism in high-pressure environments Physical Requirements Ability to frequently lift and/or push/pull up to 30 lbs. Required Certifications: Pharmacy Technician License State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician National Certification PTCB Clinical Competency Assessment SEARHC High Risk Competency Assessment SEARHC