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Pharmacy Technician OP

Kaiser Permanente

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Description: Job Summary: Under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, and other non-discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock; counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceuticals; placing product into a container; affixing label(s) onto container; packaging and repackaging. Candidate must complete the Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Training Program and pass the test no later than 60 days after start date.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRedwood City, CA
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1945
    Websitehttp://www.kp.org/careers

    Description

    Description:

    Job Summary:

    Under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, and other non-discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock; counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceuticals; placing product into a container; affixing label(s) onto container; packaging and repackaging.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    • Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, and other non-discretionary tasks.
    • Removes drugs from stock.
    • Counts, pours and mixes pharmaceuticals.
    • Places products in container and affixes labels onto containers.
    • Performs packaging and repackaging tasks.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    • Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Grade: 360

    Basic Qualifications:

    Experience

    • N/A

    Education

    • High School Diploma/GED.

    License, Certification, Registration

    • Pharmacy Technician License (California)

    Additional Requirements:

    • Must be able to either type 30 WPM or 6,000 KPH.
    • Requires successful completion of the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician qualifying exam.
    • Candidate must complete the Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Training Program and pass the test no later than 60 days after start date.
    • Working knowledge of current drug forms, dosage strengths, and generic & trade name, and traditional equivalents.
    • Knowledge of Federal & State laws/regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
    • Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
    • Must possess verbal and written English-speaking communication skills.
    • Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer system and other equipment.
    • Must be able to learn and operate pharmacy computer system and other equipment.
    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent bending/stooping/lifting or reaching.
    • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
    • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
    • Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 3 years experience preferred.

    About Company

    At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.