PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Pharmacy Technician

Works directly under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, helping to ensure efficient, quality Pharmacy service. Rotates to Campo Clinic as needed.

Assists Pharmacist with filling prescriptions:

• Obtains drugs from stock
• Counts, pours or mixes pharmaceuticals
• Places products into containers
• Packages medications
• Utilizes the Pharmacy Software programs (electronic health record and retail pharmacy software programs) to bill and create prescriptions labels. Also assists with processing medication refill requests from SIHC, Inc. Medical Providers.

• Enters patient and prescription data into the computer as well as bills insurance and takes payment. Performs daily point of sale reports from the Pharmacy computer system.

• Checks drug storage areas (medication shelves) for appropriate drug storage and compliant expiration dates. Assists with daily check for recalled medications.

• Assists Pharmacist in ensuring pharmacy is neat and clean.

• Checks medication wholesale orders against packing slip or invoice.

• Puts away incoming products on shelves.

• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies for pharmacy operation (bags, labels, containers, etc.)

• Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need

• Performs other duties as requested.

Must have a current Pharmacy Technician certificate of registration issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Computer skills required. Must be 18 years of age or older with a High School diploma or GED certificate. Current CPR certification preferred. If the applicant does not have a current CPR certificate, he/she must complete certification as soon as possible.

A valid California driver's license required with application submission and must be maintained throughout employment. Current certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the position required.

Applicant must be insurable under SIHC vehicle insurance policy at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession must also be valid and maintained.

Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, follow instructions, and exercise a high level of attention to detail, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Strong team building, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Must be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, address audiences effectively, and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Willing to be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, be proactive, and function in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and to resolve conflicts, negotiates situations, and facilitate consensus.

Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.

Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one's department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-screening, including a tuberculin skin test or x-ray and a blood/urine drug screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Applicant must complete SIHC Application and Authorization Form, both must be submitted to Human Resources prior to the close date indicated.

In the filling of any SIHC job vacancy, preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians, pursuant to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, 25 USC 472, unless other laws require the filling of a vacancy without regard to Indian preference (e.g. Public Law (P.L.) 94-437, "Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe, or must be certified as an American Indian from the designated Tribal Representative. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application, including Certification of form BIA-4432, which is available from the SIHC Human Resources Department. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.