Pharmacy Technician Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacy operations. Under the direction of a licensed Pharmacist, you will perform packaging, labeling, counting, pouring, and basic preparation tasks to ensure accurate medication handling.

This role requires familiarity with drug forms, dosage strengths, and regulatory requirements, plus the ability to learn the pharmacy computer system and operate related equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to 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 within 60 days after start date.
• Knowledge of Federal & State laws/regulations regarding pharmaceutical services.
• Ability to read, understand and transcribe pharmaceutical information.

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.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

English communication skills

Pharmacy computer systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job 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.

Grade 360

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.