Pharmacy Technician

Gracelight Community Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,492 - 52,651; Full time

Job summary

Gracelight Community Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves processing and preparing prescriptions, assisting patients, and ensuring safety in pharmacy operations.

Candidates should hold a valid Pharmacy Technician license and have a high school diploma or GED. Bilingual skills and experience in a retail pharmacy are preferred. The job offers a full-time position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• At least 6-12 months experience in retail or community pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding pharmaceutical services.
• Maintains HIPAA and FWA training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Processing prescriptions using pharmacy management software.
• Retrieving patient information from electronic health records.
• Maintaining organized and clean work areas.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish or Armenian/Russian

Knowledge of current drug forms and dosage strengths

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Pharmacy Technician license from California Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: East 3rd St Health Center - Los Angeles, CA 90022

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma / GED

Salary Range: $26.49 - $38.22 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Local Travel Site to Site

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Pharmaceutical

SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician will work under the direct supervision of the Gracelight Community Health (“Gracelight”) Pharmacist in the health center pharmacy to process, prepare and sell prescriptions to customers. This individual will also provide support for other aspects of the pharmacy operations under the scope of a Pharmacy Technician licensure.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing prescriptions as ordered by Gracelight’s providers, using pharmacy management software, including trouble shooting prescriptions when errors or issues are suspected.
• Retrieving patient information in Gracelight’s electronic health record for the purpose of maintaining patient profiles, requesting medication refills, or messaging clinicians with medication related questions.
• Performs if an error occurs appropriate prevention steps as indicated by licensed pharmacist and double-checking all medication prepared against the original medication order in order to ensure patient safety.
• Prepares any order except controlled substances.
• Answering telephone calls and assisting patients and/or other callers or being able to direct the calls to the appropriate staff.
• Communicating professionally and respectfully with other clinic staff and clinicians when questions arise on the medication orders or other.
• Communicating with all patients professionally and respectfully with the intent of assisting patients.
• Maintaining organized and clean work areas, equipment, etc.
• Processing patient applications for Patient Assistance Program requests

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, and other non-discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock, counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceutical.
• Assisting with procurement and inventory management including but not limited to: verifying shipments received and stocking shelves, organizing inventory and alerting pharmacists to any shortages

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High school, GED, or equivalent work experience is required
• Valid Pharmacy Technician license from the California Board of Pharmacy
• At least 6-12 months experience working in a retail or community pharmacy preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish or Armenian/Russian language highly preferred
• Working knowledge of current drug forms, dosage strengths, generic and trade name equivalents
• Knowledge of federal and state laws / regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
• Maintains HIPPA training certification
• Maintains FWA training certification
• Demonstrates knowledge of 340B Drug Pricing Program
• Must be able to either type 30 wpm or 6,000 kph, or type prescription labels
• Ability to learn and operate the pharmacy computer system and other equipment
• Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must pass entrance exam and background check