Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$25.310 - $31.640 - $37.970

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

What You Will Do
To assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services that support the mission, values and philosophy of Pharmacy Services and Sharp HealthCare. Performs technical tasks involved in the preparation, documentation and distribution of out-patient medications.

Required Qualifications

California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Experience in retail pharmacy environmentCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Accurately processes prescriptions
Obtains all required patient information, allergies, and payment method from the patient
Demonstrates understanding of and accurately applies metric and apothecary systems of weights and measures, pharmaceutical calculations, trade and generic names, dosages and indications.
Completes all computer data fields when entering prescriptions
Calls physician's offices for refills as needed and records appropriate authorization
Communicates problems and delays in processing to pharmacist as appropriate
Notifies the pharmacist of any duplicate drug entries, too frequent refills, drug interactions, or allergy warning statements highlighted during prescription entry
Prepares the prescription label with accurate information about the product dispensed (brand/generic) as required by law and affixes any useful auxiliary labels to the vial
Provides for accurate and secure filling of controlled substance prescriptions. Maintains all documentation accurately according to policies and procedures. Maintains adequate control drug inventory and resolves pharmacy narcotic discrepancies in a timely manner.
Obtains pharmacist check prior to dispensing 100% of the timeBilling
Follows all cash register procedures
Understands and maintains knowledge of contracted third party formularies and plan limitations.
Properly records all overages and payouts
Obtains proper patient identification and authorization on checks and charge cardsInventory control
Maintains adequate levels of supplies including prescription vials, liquid bottles, pharmacy labels, printer paper, and pharmacy caution labels.
Communicates special or urgent needs to buyer in a timely manner.
Maintains neat and organized work areas.
Completes assigned pharmacy (or nursing unit) inspections, removes outdated and unusable medications from inventory for disposal or credit from reverse distribution vendor.
Monitors and documents refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.Medication safety
Demonstrates knowledge of and active participation in concurrent medication safety event monitoring programs.
Qualitative work demonstrates thoughtful and thorough identification, evaluation and analysis of medication safety events
Quantitative work reflects the desire to contribute to the ADE monitoring aspect of Safe Medication Practice.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board