Pharmacy Technician

Nexus HR; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Nexus HR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Alhambra, CA, to support a fast-paced Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing pharmacy. The role requires an active California Pharmacy Technician license and at least one year of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include data entry, managing deliveries, performing eligibility checks for insurance, filling prescriptions, and providing excellent customer service. The position demands strong organizational skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have an active California Board of Pharmacy Technician’s License.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and organize deliveries.
• Manage delivery areas and perform insurance eligibility checks.
• Fill and package medications and schedule patient refills.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Typing skills

Medication terminology

Teamwork

Education

Active Pharmacy Technician license in California

1 year of Pharmacy Technician or comparable work experience

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Alhambra, CA

Compensation: $21 - $22 Hourly | DOE

Overview

Nexus HR is looking for a Pharmacy Technician with strong experience working in a fast-paced Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing pharmacy. Must have an active California Board of Pharmacy Technician’s License.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician will perform various duties, including but not limited to data entry, organizing deliveries and managing delivery areas, performing insurance eligibility checks, fixing billing errors, processing and posting account payments, and other tasks as required. If requested, he/she may be called to assist with inventory assistance and/or scheduling patient prescription deliveries. You will also be scheduling patient refills, filling and packaging medications, re-ordering inventory, and typing prescriptions.

• Respond to inquiries in person and over the phone.
• Process necessary prescription, insurance, and customer information.
• Prepare accurate orders for the pharmacy technician and/or pharmacist to fill.
• File prescriptions and records on occasion.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed.
• Ensure the confidentiality and privacy of Personal Health Information as required by HIPAA.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician or comparable work experience.
• Active Pharmacy Technician license in California.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing setting is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Above-average typing skills.
• Adept at reading/interpreting prescription terminology and medications.
• Able to function in a close team environment.
• Able to meet specified production and quality standards.
• Able to identify and recognize commonly used generic drugs and the route of administration.
• Able to identify common Latin symbols in prescriptions.
• Able to calculate dosage and days' supply.
• Possess high levels of reliability, accuracy, professionalism, and customer focus.