Pharmacy Technician

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Southern California as a Pharmacy Desk Technician. You will support a clinical pharmacist by managing pharmacy orders, ensuring accurate delivery of medications, and maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations. This role offers a stable work environment with opportunities for advancement and a range of benefits for full-time employees.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

401K Matching Plan

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Incentives

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Discounts

Fun Company Events

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 3 years’ retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pharmacy orders and maintain work areas.
• Coordinate delivery of pharmaceuticals with patients.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals regarding patient care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Fun Company Events

Description of Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and consistent with California state pharmacy regulations to provide non-discretionary tasks, the Pharmacy Desk Technician prepares pharmacy orders for filling, maintains work areas, follows up on narcotic scripts, and enters medication profiles in a timely manner.

Reporting Relationship:

Scope of Supervision:

None

Responsibilities Include the Following:

1. Refills:

• Placing calls to the patient to coordinate a timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Request lab results from doctors, laboratories, and home health agencies.
• Perform data entry of patient medication profiles and patient chart audits
• Discharge patients from CPR+ at the end of therapy
• Act as liaison for the Pharmacy department
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, and hospitals regarding patient care
• Perform triplicate request and being able to follow up in a timely matter
• Being able to communicate well with the pharmacy staff and supervisor
• Coordinate triplicate requests and their documentation as appropriate including exemption forms for all narcotic patients

4. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.

5. Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.

6. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.

7. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.

8. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.

9. Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.

10. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist and may not be performed by a pharmacy desk technician:

• Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.
• Certification of filled prescriptions.
• Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification by a pharmacist.
• Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by a pharmacist.
• Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.
• Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.
• Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
• Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.

Education and/or Experience: Must have a High School diploma or Graduation Equivalent Diploma (G.E.D.) or Higher.

Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California required.

Possess and exercise advanced level of accuracy.

Minimum of 3 years’ retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Home Infusion Experience preferred.

Basic knowledge of insurance, authorization, and billing.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Premier Infusion Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion Healthcare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Day Shift (Required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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