Pharmacy Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION: Pharmacy Technician (URAC)
REPORTS TO: Staff Clinical Pharmacist/ PIC & Director of Operations
POSITION SUMMARY: Under a pharmacist’s supervision, performs designated technical and 
clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications. To be 
knowledgeable of general URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards and help maintain compliance 
of URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards.
MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES AND JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of basic drug terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
2. Ability to work with others.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Possess good organizational and time management skills.
5. Proficient in data entry and use of a computer.
6. Possesses the ability and initiative to plan for and complete daily activities with minimal 
direction.
7. Dependable in attendance and job performance.
8. Must be a Registered pharmacy technician and must have a current unrestricted license with
South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Preferably, minimum one-year’s experience as a pharmacy technician preparing labels and 
maintaining pharmacy needs. 
EDUCATION:
1. Pharmacy Technician License required
2. State Certified Pharmacy Technician License preferred
TRAINING:
1. Pharmacy training and employee manuals will be provided at date of hire. Pharmacy role 
specific training will begin upon employment with Dottie’s Pharmacy. URAC Specialty 

Pharmacy Standards and knowledge training will begin upon hire and during employment 
with Dottie’s Pharmacy.

1. Supports the Chief Clinical Pharmacist and Staff Pharmacist/ PIC in the day to day 
operations of the Quality Management Committee, Clinical Oversight Committee to achieve 
the goals of the quality management, patient management, and drug management program.
About 10% of the pharmacy technician's overall responsibilities are dedicated to quality 
management.
2. Collects prescriptions and identifies medication for dispensing. Pulls appropriate drug bottle 
from shelf.
3. Under the direction of a pharmacist, assembles and packages medication according to 
prescription.
4. Prepares and affixes labels in accordance with the dispensing order and under the 
supervision of a pharmacist.
5. Gathers appropriate “Drug Information Material” as needed for prescribed drug.
6. Answers the telephone and forwards to appropriate person.
7. General knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing.
8. Assist customers with non-medical questions as appropriate-refers to 
pharmacist on duty for medication questions/concerns.
9. Able to perform computer & cash register operations. 
10. Cleans workstation and shelves as needed. Keeps area uncluttered and organized as per 
organizational policy and procedure.
11. Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled.
12. Assists pharmacist with ordering process of medications and supplies. 
13. Performs other tasks or duties as requested.
14. Only Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) are permitted to take call-in prescriptions for 
Doctors and Doctor’s offices, if permitted by the pharmacist-in-charge. Certified Pharmacy 
Technicians are not permitted to take and prescriptions for controlled substances via the 
telephone. 
15. Knowledge of and helps pharmacy maintain URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards.
16. Help pharmacy maintain compliance for URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards.
17. Complete all necessary documentation when assisting with dispensing and distributing 
medications in accordance with applicable State and Federal Laws and regulations.
18. Comply with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, 
as applicable including REMS programs and manufacturer limited distribution drug 
requirements.
**Proper Identification must be worn at all times when on the job. 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Light physical demand, including walking, standing or sitting for moderate amounts of 
time. Also requires bending, stooping, reaching, manual dexterity, hearing and visual 
acuity to see and read data on computer screens, cash registers, written prescriptions, 

computer labels and printouts. Must be able to communicate information to customers, 
physicians, pharmacists and co-workers.