Pharmacy Technician

Marin Community Clinics; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 39,261 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Educational and Continuing Education Benefits

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Novato, California. The role involves assisting the pharmacist with preparing and dispensing medications while providing excellent customer service. You'll operate in a supportive environment dedicated to improving community health care.

Responsibilities include managing inventory, coordinating deliveries, and interacting with patients and insurance companies. A Pharmacy Technician License and customer service experience are essential. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy technician experience in an FQHC clinic preferred.
• Excellent phone etiquette and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist by preparing and dispensing medications.
• Interact courteously with patients and team members.
• Handle payment transactions and coordinate deliveries.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License

Customer service

Bilingual in Spanish

Typing and data entry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Pharmacy Technology

Job description

Overview

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today a multi‑clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

Are you a pharmacist technician looking for meaningful work, work‑life balance, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community? Join our mission‑driven team where patient care comes first and every day offers a chance to improve lives.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Enjoy a regular daytime schedule, improving work‑life balance.
• Play a vital role in improving access to care in the community.
• Work alongside dedicated providers and care teams who share a passion for patient‑centered care.
• Join a workplace that values teamwork, respect, and professional growth.

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist by preparing and dispensing medications, including counting, packaging, labeling, and entering prescription information into computer systems. This position manages inventory tasks such as pulling medications from stock, coordinating deliveries, and handling insurance verification and billing at the point of service. The Pharmacy Technician also interacts directly with patients, providers, and insurance companies to provide courteous customer service and resolve issues. Additionally, this position will handle phone calls, payment transactions, and other administrative tasks while supporting efficient pharmacy workflow and compliance with standards.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Place the product into a container
• Affix the label or labels to the container
• Package/repackage as needed
• Type prescription label(s) or enter prescription information into a computer record system
• Verify/re‑verify insurance benefits
• Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answer incoming questions and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end‑of‑day transactions
• Coordinate prescription deliveries
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Perform additional related duties as assigned
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company's core values and goals

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must have an active Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Associate's degree in Pharmacy Technology from a program accredited by the American Society of Health‑Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) or the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) a plus.
• High school diploma or GED diploma is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Excellent phone etiquette ability skills is required.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy technician experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinic preferred.
• Minimum of one year of customer service work experience.
• Must be able to provide exceptional customer service.
• Strong typing and data entry skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and prolonged periods sitting at desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and move boxes and equipment.
• Fine motor hand movements typical of performing standard computer entry and prescription tabulation and inventory.
• Able to read charts graphs and readings on documents and computers.

Benefits

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Min

USD $28.50/Hr.

Max

USD $32.00/Hr.