Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Bilingual)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Pharmacy Technician in California to support the outpatient pharmacy at Woodland Hills. Under supervision, you will assist packaging, labeling, and repackaging of medications and support the pharmacy team in daily operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, California Pharmacy Technician License, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. Onsite work with variable shifts and potential travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician License (California) or equivalent.
• Must pass entrance exam and background check.
• Knowledge of current drug forms, dosage strengths, generic & trade name equivalents.
• Knowledge of Federal & State laws/regulations regarding pharmaceutical services.
• Ability to learn and operate the pharmacy computer system and equipment.
• Lift or transport items of 1–50 lbs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Level II required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform packaging, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceutical.
• Place product into a container.
• Affix labels onto containers.
• Packaging and repackaging.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Ability to stand for long periods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

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.

Notes

• Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.
• Must be willing to work at multiple locations.

Primary Location

California,Woodland Hills,Woodland Hills Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Variable

Workdays

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

Working Hours Start

12:01 AM

Working Hours End

11:59 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B04-L770|UFCW|Local 770

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Woodland Hills MOB - 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, 50 % of the Time

On-site:

Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). 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. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

• 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.