Pharmacy Technician

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician

Work Location: West Sacramento, CA 95605

Assignment Duration: 4 months (Potential Conversion)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Monday & Wednesday 2:00-10:30 pm; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1:30-10:00 pm).Candidate must be prepared for schedule change after approximately 4 weeks depending on business needs; possible shift to Sunday-Thursday (Sunday 8:30 am-5:00 pm; remaining days similar evening hours) unless otherwise directed by management. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

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.

Background & Context:

Large-scale pharmacy/warehouse production environment supporting automated refill operations. Two positions available. Potential temp-to-hire path. High employee engagement activities noted.

Key Responsibilities:

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

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

* 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.

* Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues to management.

Qualification & Experience:

* Education/Training - High School Degree or equivalent experience

* CA Pharmacy Technician license required

* PTCB National certification preferred

* Business Experience - One year pharmacy, retail or customer service setting (experience should not include externships and/or training)

* Experience in a fast pace high volume environment is also preferred

* 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

* Analytical Thinking - Ability to identify root causes and evaluate possible solutions

* Attention to Detail - Spotting issues early and accurately

* Decision-Making - Choosing the best course of action under pressure

* Communication Skills - Clearly conveying issues and solutions to stakeholders

* Escalation Management - Knowing when and how to escalate problems appropriately

* Time Management - Resolving issues promptly to minimize impact

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

* Environment - 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 and carrying 10 lbs, two hours per day; Pushing vial pucks/canisters onto conveyor 5 lbs, continuously through shift 4+ hours per day; Standing and walking continuously through shift, eight hours per day; Stooping, kneeling or crouching 2 hours 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: lift 10 to 20 lbs; carry 10 to 20 lbs; stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching overhead and wrist level

* Frequently: utilizing ladders to retrieve supplies and products; using firm grasps

* Continuously: standing and walking; reading and hearing; reaching at table level

Additional Information:

Potential Temp to Hire as permanent employee. Competitive pay, shift differential and Total Rewards Package (Medical, PTO/Sick Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k, Employee Stock Program and more). High employee engagement with year-round donations, Spirit Weeks, Potlucks, Community Events and more.