Bilingual Pharmacy Technician Floater

Avita Pharmacy; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Avita Care Solutions is seeking a Bilingual Pharmacy Technician Floater to assist pharmacists with preparation and dispensing of medications and to provide patient education. This full-time role covers multiple locations in Orange County and the San Gabriel Valley, with travel between sites as needed.

The technician must be licensed in CA, have at least one year of pharmacy experience, be fluent in Spanish and English, and be comfortable using PioneerRx and QSI software.

Qualifications

• Active CA Pharmacy Technician license required.
• 1+ years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required (English also essential).
• Experience with pharmacy software (PioneerRx, QSI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications.
• Handle patient interactions and provide education and care.
• Process prescriptions, verify insurance and manage POS transactions.
• Cover multiple OC and SGV locations as needed.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

English communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician License in CA

National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA)

Tools

PioneerRx

QSI

Job description

The Bilingual Pharmacy Technician Floater will assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications. The Pharmacy Technician will also help Pharmacists provide patient care and education.

This is a full-time position that is based in one of our pharmacies in the Orange County and San Gabriel Valley area but will cover multiple locations including Brea, Mission Viejo and the San Gabriel Valley (West Covina, Pomona, Covina) and the work schedule can vary between Mon. through Fri. 8:00a. to 6:00pm.

• Mileage and travel reimbursed when traveling between assigned locations!
• No late evenings or weekends!
• Build diverse experience by collaborating with different pharmacy teams!

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
• Type prescription label(s) or enter prescription information into a computer record system
• 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.
• Clearly write routine reports and correspondence
• Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Coordinate prescription deliveries
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Cover as needed to multiple pharmacies within the Orange County and San Gabriel Valley area
• Work schedule will vary depending on pharmacy location: 8am-6:00pm

About You:

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related healthcare field
• Must have an active and good standing Pharmacy Technician License in the State of CA
• One or more years of related pharmacy experience
• National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or NHA) preferred
• Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Strong MS Office computer skills
• Strong typing and data entry skills
• Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service and excellent phone etiquette
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation to get to and from the pharmacy (pharmacies)
• Open availability to support pharmacies as needed
• Willing and able to fill-in at several other/nearby Avita locations in the OC and San Gabriel Valley area required
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

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: $20- $26 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 and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and 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.