Bilingual Pharmacy Technician

Avita Care Solutions; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Jury duty leaves

401(k) plan

Job summary

Avita Care Solutions in Mission Viejo, CA is hiring a Pharmacy Technician (Bilingual in Spanish) to support pharmacists with preparing and dispensing medications and delivering patient care and education. This full-time role offers regular M-F hours from 8:30am to 5:00pm at our Mission Viejo pharmacy.

The ideal candidate will hold an active CA Pharmacy Technician license, consider bilingual Spanish beneficial, and bring strong English communication, data-entry skills, and a customer-service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active and good standing CA Pharmacy Technician License.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA) a plus.
• One or more years of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals.
• Place the product into a container and affix labels.
• Package/repackage as needed and verify insurance benefits.
• Interact courteously with patients and team members.
• Answer calls to patients, case managers, providers, and insurance companies.
• Handle POS payments and reconcile transactions.
• Provide patient education and support customer service.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Typing & data-entry

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CA Pharmacy Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB/NHA)

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician (Bilingual in Spanish) will support and assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications and providing patient care and education.

This is a full-time position located in Mission Viejo, CA (26800 Crown Valley Pkwy) and the work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.

About the Role:

• Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Place the product into a container
• Affix the label or labels to the container
• Package/repackage as needed
• Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
• Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answer incoming and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Perform in accordance with company policies and standards
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals

About You:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have an active and good standing Pharmacy Technician License in the State of CA
• National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA) a plus
• One or more years of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong typing and data-entry skills
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation to get to and from our Mission Viejo, CA pharmacy on a regular daily basis
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service
• Must be able to work full-time M-F from 8:30am to 5pm
• Compassion – Approaches every patient and coworker interaction with empathy and care
• Resourcefulness – Able to adapt, problem-solve, and think critically in dynamic situations
• Collaboration – Works well in team settings and contributes to a supportive, inclusive culture

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Pay range: $21 - $28 per hour, based on credentials and geographic location.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings. Six Company Paid Holidays and Three Personal Floating holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Leaves - Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Sick Leave, Time to Vote, Jury Duty, Award Recognition Program, Professional Learning & Development opportunities. Company Paid benefits – Basic Life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, Health/Dependent Flexible Spending. Voluntary benefits – Long and Short-term Disability, Pet Insurance, Legal, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole and Supplementary Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.