Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care & Medication Support

Golden Valley Health Centers

Merced (CA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist in daily operations. The role involves packaging, labeling, data entry, and customer service at the point of sale in our Merced SHAW and Northview Pharmacy.

Shifts run Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 7:00pm with competitive hourly pay of $23.56–$24.74 per hour. Candidates should have a Pharmacy Technician certification and strong communication skills; prior high-volume retail experience

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; Pharmacy Technician Certification.
One year of experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the pharmacist to support the delivery of safe, effective medication therapy.
Removing medications from stock, counting, repackaging, affixing labels to the container(s) and presents to the Pharmacist for verification.
Clerical functions: Collects, enters and updates patient specific data into pharmacy systems for prescription and billing processing including but not limited to third party payers, delivery preferences, allergies etc.
Processes prescriptions and ensures that third party adjudication process is complete in accordance with GVHC procedures.
Assists Patients at the cash register.
Interacts with all patients, external pharmacies, medical providers, other staff members etc. in a professional, friendly and courteous manner to optimize customer service and patient outcomes.
Call patients to remind them to pick up their medications and coordinate delivery.
Prepares and processes prior authorization, treatment authorization requests and other payment issues.
Assists in performing audit control functions.
Stocking pharmacy supplies on the appropriate shelf.
Receives and stores incoming supplies, counts stock and enters data into management system(s).
Assist with the maintenance of all paperwork and filing as required.
Maintains orderly, clean environment in the Pharmacy.
Perform other Duties as assigned.