Pharmacy Technician

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician

Work Location: West Sacramento, CA

Assignment Duration: 4 months (potential to convert to FTE)

Work Schedule: Part-time job posting discussed in the interview. The business will decide which days are needed to be worked for the part-time schedule.

First three weeks are full-time M-F 1:30-10:00 PM to complete training. Mandatory OT Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

* Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Must-read computer-generated screens to find indicated merchandise on labeled shelves, verify size and strength.

* Perform basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescriptions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Replenish medication in automated dispensing cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product.

* Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product, entering expiration and lot information into computer application.

* Maintains high level of focus to avoid cross contamination and performs quality assurance check for expired and/or damaged product.

* Completes weekly cycle counts as assigned by Inventory department. Requires audits of cell inventory, counting product at primary and secondary bin locations.

* Assists with research and identification of root cause of discrepancies as needed.

* Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions following special requirements for handling and packing. * Assists with packing and shipping of prescriptions. Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.

* Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues to management.

Qualification & Experience:

* High School Degree or equivalent experience

* CA Pharmacy Technician license required

* PTCB National certification preferred

* One year pharmacy, retail or customer service setting

* Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws

* Follow oral instruction

* Perform continuous and repetitive work

* Perform under stress (i.e. time pressures)

* Make judgments and/or decisions

* Switch between various tasks without loss of efficiency or composure

* Interact appropriately with people in a team environment

* Basic mathematic skills

* Operate a pallet jack

* Operate a hand truck/dolly

* Operate scanning units

* Pharmacy Technician License and at least 1 year of experience. Experience should not include externships and/or training. Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is also preferred.

* Analytical Thinking - Ability to identify root causes and evaluate possible solutions.

* Attention to Detail - Spotting issues early and accurately.

* Decision-Making - Choosing the best course of action under pressure.

* Communication Skills - Clearly conveying issues and solutions to stakeholders.

* Escalation Management - Knowing when and how to escalate problems appropriately

* Time Management - Resolving issues promptly to minimize impact