Pharmacy Technician

Description


JOB DETAILS:


The ideal candidate will be able to fill prescription requests accurately and efficiently in a high-volume automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician prepares packages and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment. Maintains continuous consistent workflow to meet daily production goals and has the ability to work productively either independently or as a team with acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks.
Key Responsibilities List the top five to seven essential responsibilities in priority order.


1. Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Must-read computer-generated screens to find indicated merchandise on labeled shelves verify size and strength. Perform basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescriptions.


2. Replenish medication in automated dispensing cells to full capacity opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product. Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product entering expiration and lot information into computer application. Maintains high level of focus to avoid cross contamination and performs quality assurance check for expired and/or damaged product.


3. Completes weekly cycle counts as assigned by Inventory department. Requires audits of cell inventory counting product at primary and secondary bin locations. Assists with research and identification of root cause of discrepancies as needed.


4. Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions following special requirements for handling and packing.


5. Assists with packing and shipping of prescriptions. Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.


6. Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize address and escalate issues to management.
Minimum Job Qualifications Knowledge Skills Abilities:


Education/Training -


High School Degree or equivalent experience


CA Pharmacy Technician license required


PTCB National certification preferred
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Business Experience -



One year pharmacy retail or customer service setting
Specialized Knowledge/Skills -
Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws
Follow oral instruction
Perform continuous and repetitive work
Perform under stress i.e. time pressures
Make judgments and/or decisions
Switch between various tasks without loss of efficiency or composure
Interact appropriately with people in a team environment
Basic mathematic skills
Operate a pallet jack
Operate a hand truck/dolly
Operate scanning units


Working Conditions:
Environment Office warehouse etc. -


- Large scale pharmacy/warehouse production environment
- Exposure to cold conditions in refrigerated walk-in station 5-7 time
- Occasional handling of environmentally hazardous medications
Physical Requirements Lifting standing etc. -


- Lifting and carrying ? 10lbs two hours per day
- Pushing vial pucks/canisters onto conveyor ? 5lbs continuously through shift 4 hours per day
- Standing and walking continuously through shift eight hours per day
- Stooping kneeling or crouching ? 2hours per day
- Climbing step ladders ? 2 hours per day
- Keyboard use two hours per day
- Visual acuity reading transcribing and viewing computer screens eight hours per day
Occasionally the following physical abilities will be needed:


- Occasionally lift 10 to 20 lbs
- Occasionally carry 10 to 20 lbs
- Stooping kneeling crouching
- Reaching overhead and wrist level
Frequently the following physical abilities will be needed


- Utilizing ladders to retrieve supplies and products
- Using firm grasps
Continuously the following physical abilities will be needed


- Standing and walking
- Reading and hearing
- Reaching at table level
Monday - Friday Schedule to start.
Candidate to be prepared for schedule change after 4 weeks depending on business needs and OSW would shift to our Sunday-Thursday shift. Sunday are 8:30AM-5PM and the rest of the week remains at 1:30-10PM or 2pm-10:30PM unless told otherwise by McKesson Management.
Mandatory OT was discussed in interviews.
Skills
data entry
Additional Skills & Qualifications
CA Pharm Tech License
1 year of experience
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $26.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Sacramento,CA.
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