*Pharmacy Tech I: Filling Technician

Pharmacy Tech I: Material Coordinator

Duration: 3+ Months Contract (Potential for extension)

Location: Redlands CA 92374

Pay Rate: $22.07/ HR on W2

Shift Hours: 1x Monday -Thursday: 12pm - 9pm, Friday 10:30 AM-7:30 PM

Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds. (Medications, ice box when packing) 5-10% of the workday. Must be able to stand, walk and lift for several hours at a time. This position could be physically demanding.

Description

This position is responsible for the tasks associated with the management of inventory and SOX documentation at the assigned facility. Specific tasks would include but are NOT limited to purchasing and receiving of inventory, tracking and reconciliation of inventory balances, and selection of product and supplies under the direction of the supervisor. Additional responsibilities could include managing return goods according to standard operating procedures while also monitoring product trends and shortages to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained. Ensure pharmacy pick stations are properly stocked with medication and supplies. Place approved orders for shipping supplies. Assist in maintaining dispensing and back stock refrigerators in a well-organized manner. Provide Operations Assistants with adequate packing supplies and ensure pack stations are stocked appropriately. Work with Inventory CDR to assist in receiving, posting, put-away, and cycle counting functions. Monitor and pull short dated or expired product from active inventory. Performs duties of an Operations Assistant (packing, shipping, cleaning) as needed.

As a pharmacy technician, you should possess high levels of reliability, professionalism, problem solving, and team orientation must be exhibited to ensure success in this position. Additional responsible for the tasks associated with the management of inventory at the facility. Specific tasks would include, but are not limited to, purchasing, and receiving of inventory, tracking and reconciliation of inventory balances, replenishment tasks, put away, cycle counting, return product management, B/O and days’ supply monitoring and selection of product and supplies under the direction of the supervisor. Managing return goods according to standard operating procedures while also monitoring product trends and shortages to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained, as well as removing short dated or expired product from active inventory, filling inventory, and SOX documentation. Able to communicate clearly and effectively. Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills. Able to apply mathematical concepts to inventory functions. Basic typing/data entry skills. Must be able to learn and utilize computer applications to communicate information, record data accurately. Ability to follow standard operating procedures. This position requires the ability to prioritize and to manage time efficiently.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, as the pharmacy technician, fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently. Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently using the in-house system. Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as EYECON (automated) counters. Assist the pharmacist with scanning and labeling of medication orders. Review order for special instructions such as safety caps and include appropriate paperwork and supplies with each order. Adhere to Pharmacy Tech protocol and sign off that guidelines are understood (yearly) Replenish stock and perform cleaning and maintenance for all pill counting equipment.

Experience

Three months of work experience as a pharmacy technician. Prefer three months of work experience in a pick/pack/ship environment. Prefer three months of work computer experience. Able to utilize computer applications to enter data accurately and in line with production standards. Knows drug names and basic pharmacology knowledge and law. Understands medical terminology utilized in a Pharmacy. Able to collaborate with others to fill and ship accurate and timely orders. Must be able to recognize limitations on decision-making scope and be able to escalate issues falling outside of that scope.

Education

A verifiable High School diploma or GED is required.