Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Position

Assists Pharmacists in the drug distribution process.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Counts, packages, pre-packages, and labels medication for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals.
• Inputs patient and prescription data into the pharmacy computer system to process prescriptions and maintain patient profiles.
• Assists and serves patients.
• Assists in the ordering, stocking, and maintenance of drug inventory.
• Bills and adjudicates prescription claims.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and written documentation, as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies.
• Assists pharmacists as directed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of forms, clerical and pharmaceutical supplies, paper and equipment.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements:

Education Required:

• High School or equivalent and completion of a Pharmacy Technician program.

Experience Required:

• Completion of Pharmacy Technician intern hours.

Certifications Required:

• Pharmacy License from CA Board of Pharmacy.
• Current and valid driver's license with access to insured vehicle.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Familiarity with Medi-Cal Program is helpful.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Equipment Used:

• Personal computer.
• Computer and pharmacy software programs.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Some lifting of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to follow directions correctly and accurately.
• May be required to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Superb organizational ability and exceptionally analytical.
• Driving and occasional travel required.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.