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Pharmacy Technician (Russian-Speaking)
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated, and customer-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior pharmacy experience, proficiency with the Micro Merchant System, and a strong understanding of prescription processing and medication inventory management. Fluency in Russian is required to effectively communicate with Russian-speaking patients and provide excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Process and enter prescription orders accurately using the Micro Merchant System, ensuring all required patient and prescription information is complete and correct.
- Fill prescriptions according to the appropriate National Drug Code (NDC), verifying medication details against the prescription and following established pharmacy procedures.
- Assist with prescription preparation, labeling, packaging, and dispensing workflows in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and pharmacist supervision requirements.
- Communicate with patients in both Russian and English to answer routine questions, provide prescription status updates, and assist with general pharmacy inquiries.
- Deliver excellent customer service by addressing patient needs professionally, handling concerns appropriately, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.
- Maintain accurate prescription records and perform data entry with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Monitor prescription medication inventory, track stock levels, and notify the appropriate team member when medications need to be reordered.
- Check medication expiration dates regularly and remove expired or otherwise unusable medications from active inventory according to pharmacy procedures.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, stocking, and storing medications while maintaining appropriate storage conditions and inventory records.
- Follow established procedures for medication handling, inventory control, patient confidentiality, and pharmacy safety.
- Keep the pharmacy workspace clean, organized, and compliant with applicable standards.
- Prioritize daily responsibilities based on prescription volume, patient needs, and operational deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacists and other pharmacy staff to support efficient workflow and minimize processing errors.
- Remain flexible and assist with additional pharmacy duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous pharmacy technician experience is required.
- Hands-on experience using the Micro Merchant System is required.
- Fluency in Russian is required, with the ability to communicate effectively with Russian-speaking patients.
- Strong typing skills and accurate prescription processing and data entry abilities.
- Familiarity with National Drug Codes (NDCs), prescription medications, and pharmacy dispensing workflows.
- Knowledge of medication inventory management, stock rotation, and expiration date monitoring.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies in prescription information or medication inventory.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, highly motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with pharmacy policies and applicable regulations.
- Must meet applicable state requirements for pharmacy technician registration, certification, or licensure, as required for the position.
