Licensed Pharmacy Technician

The Health And Wellness Centers, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health And Wellness Centers, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications within a clinic’s retail pharmacy, while delivering excellent customer service to patients.

This role requires CA Pharmacy Technician license, 1 year of experience, bilingual Spanish, and strong data entry, claims, and inventory skills; responsibilities include vaccinations coordination and nonclinical outreach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CA State Board license as Pharmacy Technician required.
• 1 year experience as Pharmacy Technician.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Basic pharmaceutical calculations (quantity, days supply) required.
• Insurance plans and claims resolution skills required.
• Experience with initiating insurance claims & prior authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing and preparation of medications.
• Enter patient and insurance information accurately.
• Manage inventory, place orders, receive and store medications.
• Coordinate clinical services with pharmacists (vaccinations, screening questionnaires).
• Provide excellent customer service to patients in clinic retail pharmacy.
• Assist Pharmacists in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Insurance claims resolution

Pharmacy calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Under the direction of the Licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will assist in the practice of pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician will support the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication as well as providing excellent customer service to internal and external patients in a clinic’s retail pharmacy location.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Dispensing support packaging medications, accurately count, measure package and label medication.Familiar with State, Federal and regulation and local laws related to dispensing medication.Entering patient personal data and insurance information.Communicate with IPA regarding prescription claim or prior authorization status.Inventory management including placing orders, maintaining sufficient supply,receiving, storing, and disposition.Addresses discrepancies in collaboration with Pharmacists.Performs nonclinical outreaches to patients and facilitates appropriate documentation if needed.Develops and maintains good relationships with internal and external customers.Assist Pharmacists in the coordination of clinical services, including but not limited to vaccinations, screening questionnaires, medical device set-up.Other duties as assignedHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent.Bilingual in Spanish required.1 year experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.Required to be License as a Pharmacy Technician by CA State Board of Pharmacy.Basic pharmaceutical calculations such as sufficient quantity and days’ supply.Insurance plans and claims resolution skills.Experience with initiating claims & prior authorization to insurance.