Pharmacy Technician/Clerk

Position Summary

Pharmacy technicians/Clerk assist the pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as pharmacy policies and procedures. This position is responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and patient care to ensure a positive experience and patient healthcare outcomes.

Essential Functions:

1. Read and interpret physician's medication orders

2. Prepares medications under the supervision of a pharmacist so they are accurately compounded. Adheres to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices and OptioRx policies and procedures. Complies with state and federal laws.

3. Prepare and package medications requiring special handling in accordance with safety measures

4. Aid in the filling, processing, and dispensing of medications

5. Help maintain the drug inventory through inventory control practices

6. Provide customer service by answering phone calls in a prompt and courteous manner

7. Triage requests and prioritize them to drive efficiency

8. Other tasks assigned by the manager

9. Represent the pharmacy professionally and courteously in all interactions with patients

10. Assist in resolving patient concerns and complaints

11. Report product incidents as required by pharmacy policy

12. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies

13. Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program

Qualifications

· Education and/or Training:

a. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

· Professional Experience:

b. Basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing into all units of measure

· Licenses/Certifications:

a. Current pharmacy technician license in the State of California

· Specialized Skills:

b. Able to operate equipment such as computers, scan guns, tablet counters, and cash registers

c. Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices (A PLUS)

· Technical Skills: Underlying skills that enable an employee to perform effectively on the job

a. Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal

b. Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal skills

· Successfully pass background check prior to employment

PHYSICAL Requirements

Physical Activities:

· Ability to continuously stand for extended periods

· Majority of time is spent in the laboratory preparing medications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Westlake Village, CA 91361: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24