Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Responsibilities include packaging, labeling, and preparing medications, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceuticals as needed.

The role requires completion of Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Program, California Pharmacy Technician license, and the ability to stand for long periods. Part-time position with a variable shift and 24 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Pharmacy Technician License (California).
• Knowledge of Federal & State laws / regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to read, understand & transcribe pharmaceutical information.

Responsibilities

• Packaging, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceuticals under supervision.
• Placing product into a container.
• Affixing label(s) onto container.
• Packaging & repackaging.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, & other non discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceutical.

• Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, & other non discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceutical
• Affixing label(s) onto container
• Packaging & repackaging
• Performs other duties as required

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, & other non discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceutical.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, & other non discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceutical
• Placing product into a container
• Affixing label(s) onto container
• Packaging & repackaging
• Performs other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Technician License (California)

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of the Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Program required
• Working knowledge of current drug forms, dosage strengths, generic & trade name equivalents
• Knowledge of Federal & State laws / regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
• Ability to learn & operate the pharmacy computer system & other equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time w/ frequent bending, stooping, lifting & reaching
• Ability to read, understand & transcribe pharmaceutical information
• Lift or transport items of 1 - 50 lbs
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members & to customers, contracted providers, & vendors
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Must pass entrance exam and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Job Duties

• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Primary Location: California, San Diego, San Diego Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B04-L135|UFCW|Local 135

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: San Diego Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 0808

Pay Range: $29.55 - $34.5 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.