Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician - Oakland - San Leandro, CA

Compensation: $20 - $23 hourly

Overview: Nexus HR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician with strong experience in a fast-paced Long-Term Care, Retail, and/or Specialty pharmacy setting, and must have a California State License.

About the job

The Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in supporting pharmacy operations within a fast-paced Long-Term Care, Retail, and/orSpecialty pharmacy environment. This position is responsible for processing prescriptions, coordinating medication deliveries, managing insurance and billing tasks, maintaining inventory, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all pharmacy regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process prescriptions, insurance information, and customer records accurately.
• Perform data entry, prescription typing, and medication order preparation.
• Schedule patient refills and coordinate prescription deliveries.
• Conduct insurance eligibility verification and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Process and post account payments.
• Fill, package, and prepare medications for pharmacist verification.
• Assist with inventory management, medication reordering, and stock organization.
• Organize delivery schedules and maintain delivery staging areas.
• Respond to customer inquiries in person and over the phone.
• Maintain prescription records and perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and pharmacy policies regarding patient confidentiality.
• Support pharmacy operations to meet established quality, productivity, and service standards.

Qualifications:

• An active California Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience or comparable healthcare/pharmacy experience.
• Experience in Long-Term Care, Retail, and/or Specialty pharmacy settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of prescription terminology, medications, and pharmacy procedures.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficient typing and data entry skills.
• Ability to calculate dosage quantities and days' supply accurately.
• Ability to identify commonly used generic medications, routes of administration, and prescription abbreviations.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid Leave