Outpatient Pharmacy Tech 1

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient (Tech I) performs those duties which do not require the professional training and judgment of a pharmacist. The Technician is registered with the State of Vermont Board of Pharmacy and is in the process of developing the knowledge and skills required for national certification.

The Technician works under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist in an outpatient/retail pharmacy setting and supports prescription processing, medication preparation, and customer service functions. Responsibilities include prescription data entry, third-party claim adjudication, medication dispensing, basic inventory tasks, point-of-sale transactions, and patient profile maintenance.

The Technician contributes to efficient workflow and high-quality patient service across outpatient pharmacy locations, including ACC, UHC, MOB, and Mail Order. The Technician learns and demonstrates competency in core pharmacy operations and follows established procedures to support the safe and accurate dispensing of medications.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required. Must obtain Pharmacy Technician registration with the State of Vermont Board of Pharmacy prior to the start of employment. Must achieve Certification within the timeline established by the Board of Pharmacy.

EXPERIENCE

Previous pharmacy, healthcare, customer service experience preferred.