| Location | San Diego, CA |
Position Summary:Assists pharmacists in the drug distribution process.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Counts, packages, pre-packages, and labels medication for inspection by pharmacists and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticalsInputs patient and prescription data into the pharmacy computer system to process prescriptions and maintains patient profilesMaintains pharmacy automation machines including blister packs, robotics and counting machinesAccesses medication history within patient electronic records and communicates with providers and health care teams through secure EHR systemsAssists and serves patientsAssists in ordering, stocking, and maintenance of drug inventoryBills and adjudicates prescription claimsAssists in the preparation of reports and written documentation, as required by the department, company, state and federal agenciesAbility to use Microsoft office to generate reports that will be presented and communicated within the organizationAbility to use different platforms to communicate and organize delivery services and/or mail ordersAssists pharmacists as directed
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of forms, clerical and pharmaceutical supplies, paper and equipmentMaintains proper training and education with 340B program compliance requirementsFollows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standardsEnhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshopsAttends meetings as required and participates on committees as directedAbility to work at different SYH locations as necessaryAssists in medication packages reconciliation and provides pharmaceutical services including but not limited to handling patient refill requests and prescription delivery packages at different day centers within the legal work scope as neededPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job RequirementsEducation Required:
High school/ GEDCompletion of Pharmacy Technician program
Certifications Required:
CA Board of Pharmacy Technician licensePTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) preferred
Experience Required:
Completion of Pharmacy Technician intern hours.
Preferred Experience:
Three years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish or English/Arabic preferred and excellent oral and written communication
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:
Familiarity with the Medi-Cal Program and Medical terminology is preferred. Experience with Pharmacy Automation Machines including blister packs, robotics and counting machines a plus.
Equipment Used:
Personal Computer, Pharmacy software systems, Parata Max 2, Eyecon and Kirby Lester counting Machines.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.Occasional lifting of supplies and equipment.Superb organizational and analytical abilities.Driving and occasional travel as well as, some evenings and/or Saturdays may be 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.