Outpatient Pharmacy Technician 1
UVM Medical Center
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician 1
UVM Medical Center
University-affiliated health network delivering patient care
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.
This is a bargaining union position.University-affiliated health network delivering patient care
The University of Vermont Health Network coordinates a group of hospitals and affiliated clinics across northern New York and Vermont to deliver patient care close to where people live. It combines community hospital services with academic medicine, sharing knowledge and resources to offer access to advanced technology and treatment options. Care is delivered through coordinated networks rather than isolated institutions, with teams across hospitals working together to treat patients cost-effectively and compassionately. The network’s goal is to improve patients’ lives by providing high-quality care near home, supported by the expertise of the University of Vermont Colleges of Medicine and Nursing and Health Sciences.
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