Pharmacy Technician Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacy operations. Under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist, you will perform packaging, labeling, and non-discretionary tasks, including removing drugs, counting, pouring, mixing, and repackaging.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, California Pharmacy Technician License, and successful completion of Kaiser’s Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Training Program within 60 days of start date.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician License (California) required.
• Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Training Program must be completed within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, and other non-discretionary tasks.
• Removes drugs from stock.
• Counts, pours and mixes pharmaceuticals.
• Places products in container and affixes labels onto containers.
• Performs packaging and repackaging tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

English communication

Pharmacy computer systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist, may perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive, and other non-discretionary tasks, including removing drugs from stock; counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceuticals; placing product into a container; affixing label(s) onto container; packaging and repackaging.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, and other non-discretionary tasks.
• Removes drugs from stock.
• Counts, pours and mixes pharmaceuticals.
• Places products in container and affixes labels onto containers.
• Performs packaging and repackaging tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Technician License (California)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to either type 30 WPM or 6,000 KPH.
• Requires successful completion of the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician qualifying exam.
• Candidate must complete the Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Training Program and pass the test no later than 60 days after start date.
• Working knowledge of current drug forms, dosage strengths, and generic & trade name, and traditional equivalents.
• Knowledge of Federal & State laws/regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
• Must possess verbal and written English-speaking communication skills.
• Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer system and other equipment.
• Must be able to learn and operate pharmacy computer system and other equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent bending/stooping/lifting or reaching.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience preferred.

Primary Location: California,Oakland,Oakland Specialty Medical Office Bldg.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A04|OPEIU|Local 29

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Oakland Specialty MOB - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 0208

Pay Range: $39.74 - $41.8 / 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.