Pharmacy Technician, Certified - FLOAT

Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician - Float to support pharmacy operations across multiple locations in Arizona.

The role encompasses medication preparation, inventory, documentation, and patient service under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, billing after pharmacist verification, maintaining records, and traveling between CCHCI sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Active Pharmacy Technician License from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes prescription orders and clinic supply requests accurately.
• Completes transactions by billing appropriate payer(s) after pharmacist verification.
• Prepares reports, labels, and pharmacy records; maintains logs and documentation.
• Assists with identifying and resolving prescription processing issues.
• Travels to deliver medications or pick up orders at other sites as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active Pharmacy Technician License

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician, Certified - FLOAT

Department

Pharmacy

FLSA

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Job Summary

This position supports daily pharmacy operations including medication preparation, inventory, documentation, and patient service. The Pharmacy Technician ensures compliance, efficiency, and safety in medication handling under licensed pharmacist supervision. The Pharmacy Technician – Float provides coverage for various locations as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Receives and processes prescription orders and clinic supply requests accurately and promptly.
• Completes transactions by billing appropriate payer(s) after pharmacist verification.
• Prepares reports, labels, and pharmacy records; maintains logs and documentation.
• Assists with identifying and resolving prescription processing issues.
• Answers phones, routes calls, and takes messages for pharmacy staff.
• Travels to deliver medications or pick up orders at other CCHCI sites.
• Facilitates daily and weekly bank deposits and records transactions.
• Completes equipment maintenance and reports malfunctions.
• Performs medication storage area inspections and replenishes supplies.
• Participates in pharmacy meetings and performs administrative duties.
• Trains new employees and may assist with technician trainee instruction.
• Works assigned weekend shifts.

Qualifications and Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Job duties may be modified at any time based on business needs.

Required Minimum Qualifications – Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Pharmacy Technician License from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Substitution Statement

A combination of education, experience, and certification that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications. One (1) year of directly related experience may substitute for one (1) year of required education, and vice versa. This substitution policy applies unless specific education or experience is mandated by law as a condition of employment (e.g., Physician, Physical Therapist, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications – Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses

• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Healthcare clinical work environment. The work environment is typical of a healthcare clinic settings. Work may require outdoor activities with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, and/or emotional hazardous environment. Work requires to lift up to 50 pounds and wearing protective equipment; possible occasional or routine exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous chemicals.