Pharmacy Technician Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in outpatient settings. You will perform packaging, labeling, counting, pouring, and repackaging of pharmaceuticals under supervision.

Requirements include a California Pharmacy Technician license and a High School Diploma/GED. Training and exams must be completed within 60 days. Strong attention to detail and clear English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• California Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Successful completion of Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Training Program 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

Typing 30 WPM

Pharmacy knowledge

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

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.