Filling Pharmacy Technician

Compound AI; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan with safe harbor

Job summary

Valor Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. in Berkeley, CA is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist in filling compounded prescriptions while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and QA standards.

The role requires CA-licensed tech with 2+ years of experience, proficiency with pharmacy software, and strong attention to detail. You will support inventory, documentation, and cross-train across areas to maintain efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of pharmacy experience.
• Licensed pharmacy technician in good standing with the CA Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience with pharmacy software.
• Pass drug screen test, background check, pre-employment verification process.
• Read, understand and be compliant with HIPAA.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, in the English language.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve effectively.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills.
• Motivated self-starter with great attitude, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Able to work under pressure to prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Working Conditions: standing, walking, sitting, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist level, reaching below knee, climbing, lifting above shoulder up to 20 lbs and lifting waist level up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead filling of all prescription medications according to company and governing regulatory policies and procedures, which may change from time-to-time.
• Demonstrates proficiency with following directions.
• Proactively anticipate, identify and propose solutions to the on-duty pharmacist or pharmacy manager of any problems with medication fills and have all work checked by pharmacist; Technician shall not make any decisions regarding medications that may affect patient care.
• Demonstrates a team mentality.
• Self-driven, self-confidence and flexibility.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day and week.
• Ability to develop and execute a daily and weekly plan.
• Result-driven attitude with a desire for success.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal/written skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet established deadlines.
• Cross-train and cover all pharmacy technician areas assigned.
• Complete all documentation and computer input as necessary.
• Assist in inventory control functions.
• Assist in maintenance of the pharmacy to reflect a clean and well stocked condition on a daily basis.
• Help improve processes to meet customer needs; respect confidentiality of information with only those that need to know.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Contribute to the productivity of the team; resolve conflict in a positive manner.
• Not Required for Filling Tech, but let us know if you: Demonstrates ability to perform non-sterile compounding per strict USP 795/ 800 standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Pharmacy experience

CA license

English communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Math skills

Self-starter

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Entrepreneurial spirit

HIPAA compliance

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

California Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

About the company

Join a team with a unique employee culture that doesn't just talk about core values, but exemplifies them in everything we do. They are: do the right thing, quality matters, question everything, and growth through care.

We believe in investing in our people to play to their strengths and have the right people in the right seats. All employees have 15-minute weekly check-ins reviewed by their manager and yearly performance reviews to ensure clarity of job expectations. To learn more about our culture, please visit our careers page on our website.

About the role

The Filling Pharmacy Technician is responsible for packaging and labeling compounded prescriptions into vials, bottles, jars, etc. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Quality Assurance Pharmacist and Lab Technician Manager.

What you'll do

• Lead filling of all prescription medications according to company and governing regulatory policies and procedures, which may change from time-to-time

• Demonstrates proficiency with following directions

• Proactively anticipate, identify and propose solutions to the on-duty pharmacist or pharmacy manager of any problems with medication fills and have all work checked by pharmacist; Technician shall not make any decisions regarding medications that may affect patient care

• Demonstrates a team mentality

• Self-driven, self-confidence and flexibility

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day and week

• Ability to develop and execute a daily and weekly plan

• Result-driven attitude with a desire for success

• Demonstrates excellent verbal/written skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet established deadlines

• Cross-train and cover all pharmacy technician areas assigned

• Complete all documentation and computer input as necessary

• Assist in inventory control functions

• Assist in maintenance of the pharmacy to reflect a clean and well stocked condition on a daily basis

• Help improve processes to meet customer needs; respect confidentiality of information with only those that need to know

• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times

• Contribute to the productivity of the team; resolve conflict in a positive manner

• Not Required for Filling Tech, but let us know if you: Demonstrates ability to perform non-sterile compounding per strict USP 795/ 800 standards

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of pharmacy experience

• Licensed pharmacy technician in good standing with the CA Board of Pharmacy

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED

• Experience with pharmacy software

• Pass drug screen test, background check, pre-employment verification process

• Read, understand and be compliant with HIPAA

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, in the English language

• Good attention to detail

• Ability to problem solve effectively

• Ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills

• Motivated self-starter with great attitude, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit

• Able to work under pressure to prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment

• Working Conditions: standing, walking, sitting, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist level, reaching below knee, climbing, lifting above shoulder up to 20 lbs and lifting waist level up to 20 lbs

Why work at Valor

• You want a career in pharmacy or compounding

• You love learning new skills and are open to feedback to improve your work product

• You believe in and can demonstrate our core values

• You are comfortable with fast-paced, dynamic, and growing pharmacy business in the heart of Berkeley, CA

• You value having a 15-minute weekly check-in reviewed by your manager and yearly performance reviews to ensure clarity of job expectations and growth

• Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness benefits and much more. 401k retirement plan plus company safe harbor match program.

Valor's pay band range for this position is $22 to $28 per hour. This salary range may include multiple levels. Your level is based on our assessment of your interview performance and experience, which you can always ask the hiring manager about to understand in more detail. Salary is just one component of Valor's total compensation package for employees. Your total rewards package at Valor will include employer contributions for employee premiums of medical, dental, and vision coverage, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor match and profit sharing plan, monthly catered employee celebrations lunch, PTO and Holiday pay policy, and other benefits.

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

Valor Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. is an At-Will and EEO employer. We have a diverse group of hardworking people who thrive in dynamic environments. In 2020, Valor was ranked in Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, awarded by the San Francisco Business Times Leadership Trust, and accredited by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). We are a multi-state licensed 503A sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacy. We pride ourselves on our innovation, data driven decision making, and quality in patient care, medications, and experience.

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