Pharmacy Technician 2025-03127
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Pharmacy Technician 2025-03127
Salary
$22.63 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Part-time
Job Number
2025-03127
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
12/22/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
HSHC06
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Financing Division, Medication Donation Program is seeking a Wyoming Licensed Pharmacy Technician.
The Wyoming Medication Donation Program (WMDP) is a closed-door retail pharmacy, operating as a charitable/non-profit healthcare entity, located in Cheyenne. The main goals of the WMDP are to improve medication access to uninsured/underinsured Wyoming residents by redistributing usable medications, processing donations made to the program, and providing disposal for unused medications in an environmentally friendly manner.
Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician will primarily provide patient services under the scope of the program. Additionally, a pharmacy technician will support essential program functions and administrative/periodic duties as required or assigned.
This position is regular time (30 hours/week) and is eligible for benefits. The expected work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. There are no required holiday or weekend hours for the position.
Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Participating in daily pharmacy workflow such as processing and filling prescriptions, calling providers for prescription clarifications, answering phones promptly and professionally, checking voicemails periodically, processing program eligibility applications, and following up with applicants, complying with HIPAA requirements at all times.
Initiating and following through with Prescription Assistance Program (PAP) applications, responding to patient emails, filling orders for dispensing sites, following up with phone calls for eligibility applications, following up with providers, and keeping the pharmacy's Wait List up to date.
Inventory management including, but not limited to, filing completed prescriptions, weighing in and logging incoming donations, responding to public emails about donating/disposal, sorting donated medications to determine if it can be used or should be disposed of, entering usable medications into computer inventory, accurately putting medications away on pharmacy shelves, disposing of unusable medications appropriately, keeping the pharmacy overstock list up to date, performing quarterly cycle counts, pulling expired medications monthly from assigned section in the pharmacy, ordering of medications.
Reviewing and processing the weekly FDA report, removing unused cardboard from the pharmacy to the recycle bin, replenishing necessary forms that are running low, replenishing work stations with pharmacy supplies, ordering office supplies, attending department meetings, calling the State Lab for available donations and picking them up, participating in community events, and other duties assigned or required.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of medications, such as brand and generic substitutions, classes, general uses, and dosing
Skills in accurate data entry, medical abbreviations, and professional email etiquette
Math skills required to accurately determine days' supply, quantity, and remaining refills
Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Wyoming State regulations and rules relating to the practice of pharmacy
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Care Assistant
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Care Assistant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Due to the nature of this position, telework opportunities are not available
Typically, the employee will sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there will be walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify (http://www.e-verify.gov/) employer.
A Wyoming Pharmacy Technician License is required before the start date. Nationally certified candidates through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcare Association may be considered.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Division of Healthcare Financing
Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
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