Pharmacy Technician - Full-Time

Masonic Homes of California; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonic Homes of California is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist a Registered Pharmacist in various tasks such as dispensing prescriptions and managing pharmacy inventory. The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits, including a 401K plan and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Teamwork focused environment

Excellent health and wage replacement benefits

401K plan contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current California Registered Pharmacy Technician License in good standing.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides necessary knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions and verifying them.
• Handle prescription orders and help residents at the pharmacy window.
• Maintain inventory and manage pharmacy records effectively.

Skills

Fluent English

Typing

Education

California Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Pay Range $25 to $28.

Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other non-discretionary tasks, while assisting and while under the direct supervision and control of a California Registered Pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists Registered Pharmacist in dispensing of prescriptions, including removing drug(s) from stock, counting, filling or pouring pharmaceuticals, placing product into container and labeling according to federal and state laws and the facility's established policies and procedures. Gives Registered Pharmacist all prescriptions to be checked, verified and initialed before dispensing.
• Puts stickers on drug containers received daily from wholesalers and then put away on the pharmacy shelves.
• Hands out filled prescription accurately to the residents at the pharmacy window and logs in Signature log sheet. Also helps residents at the window with refill requests and other concerns.
• Answers incoming phone calls to address the needs of residents or staff; takes messages for the pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy.
• Collects all prescription orders and delivers filled prescriptions to the nursing stations throughout the facility if directed.
• Processes refill and new orders in pharmacy computer software if directed.
• Ensures that Pharmacy has an adequate supply of prescription vials, bottles, and labels and notifies Director of Pharmacy if supply is low.
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers and medical staff.
• Regular attendance.
• Checks dating of all pharmacy inventories on the shelves periodically and pulls out any expired drugs.
• Files all pharmacy records in an orderly manner.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Puts away the drugs received daily from the wholesalers on the pharmacy shelves
• Performs other similar, related or logical duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Speaks and writes fluent English.
• Types at a reasonable speed.
  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:

• Current California Registered Pharmacy Technician License in good standing.

At Masonic Homes, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills, you will be offered:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support
• Excellent health, wage replacement and other benefits for you and your family’s well-being
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
• Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement