Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Bilingual)

Kaiser Permanente; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, performing packaging, counting, pouring, or mixing of pharmaceuticals and related non-discretionary tasks. Responsibilities include placing products into containers, labeling, packaging and repackaging, with other duties as required.

Applicants must complete Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Program and hold a California license, and be bilingual (English/Spanish)

Qualifications

• Must have completed Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Program
• Knowledge of drug forms, dosage strengths, and generic & trade name equivalents
• Knowledge of Federal & State laws / regulations regarding pharmaceutical services
• Ability to learn & operate the pharmacy computer system & other equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods, with bending, lifting & reaching
• Must pass entrance exam and background check
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

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.

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:

Experience

• 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Notes:

• Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.