Pharmacy Technician II South Float, 40 hrs

Kaiser Permanente; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to greet members, collect prescription information, and assist pharmacists with processing orders in the Tysons Corner Medical Center area. The role requires strong terminology knowledge, basic calculations, and inventory coordination, working in a hospital-type clinic setting.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, computer proficiency, and excellent communication with patients and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Virginia Pharmacist Intern License and Pharmacy Technician Licenses for VA, DC, and MD; NHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets members at counter or by phone, verifies eligibility and accepts prescriptions for pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmaceutical calculations

Drug inventory control

Computer software proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Hospital computer systems

Data entry

Spreadsheet development

Labor/Management partnership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Virginia Pharmacist Intern License

Virginia Pharmacy Technician License

District of Columbia Pharmacy Technician License

Maryland Pharmacy Technician License

NHA Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Description:

Job Summary

Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist. May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician.

Essential Responsibilities

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia)
• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) AND Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians from National Healthcareer Association

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and ability to assume responsibility for coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of hospital computer systems.
• Working knowledge of hospital related medications.
• Data entry and spreadsheet development.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program preferred.
• Inventory management experience is preferred

Primary Location: Virginia,McLean,Tyson's Corner Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Tysons Corner Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 1808

Pay Range: $31.88 - $45.5 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Kaiser Permanente is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace.