Pharmacy Technician

divh2Pharmacy Technician Position at Leos Drugstore/h2pWe are currently seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Leos Drugstore. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in pharmaceutical operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, gain valuable experience in the field of pharmacy, and make a positive impact on patient care./ppBenefits/pulliCompetitive salary/liliPPO health, dental and vision insurance/liliEmployee assistance program (EAP)/liliHealth savings account (HSA)/lili403(b) retirement plan/liliEmployer-paid life insurance/liliShort and long term disability/li/ulpEssential Functions/pulliMedication dispensing: Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription medications accurately and efficiently. Retrieve, count, pour, label, and package medications according to prescription orders and established procedures./liliPrescription processing: Receive and interpret prescription orders from patients, prescribers, and electronic prescribing systems. Verify patient information, medication details, and insurance coverage to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements./liliMedication inventory: Maintain pharmacy inventory by stocking shelves, monitoring stock levels, and rotating medications to ensure freshness and compliance with expiration dates. Assist with inventory management tasks, such as ordering, receiving, and storing medications and supplies./liliCustomer service: Provide friendly and courteous customer service to patients and healthcare professionals. Answer phone calls, greet customers, and respond to inquiries about medications, prescription refills, and pharmacy services./liliData entry: Accurately enter prescription and patient information into computerized pharmacy systems. Process insurance claims, adjudicate prescription orders, and update patient profiles with relevant information as needed./liliMedication compounding: Prepare compounded medications and specialty formulations under the supervision of a pharmacist. Follow compounding guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards./liliQuality assurance: Perform quality assurance checks on dispensed medications to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards. Report any discrepancies or issues to the pharmacist for resolution./liliRegulatory compliance: Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy practice, including HIPAA privacy standards, pharmacy laws, and controlled substance regulations. Maintain confidentiality of patient information and medication records./li/ulpKnowledge, Skills, Abilities/pulliProficiency in computer skills, including data entry and navigation of pharmacy software systems./liliFamiliarity with pharmacy terminology, medication names, and dosage forms./liliExcellent communication and customer service skills./liliAbility to work effectively as part of a team and interact professionally with patients, healthcare providers, and colleagues./li/ulpEducation/Experience/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent required./liliCalifornia pharmacy technician license/li/ulpPre-Employment Requirements/ppEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and health clearance which includes a physical exam, TB testing, and immunization review./ppCIH is an equal opportunity employer./p/div