Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

San Ysidro Health; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in the drug distribution process. The role involves managing medication, maintaining patient profiles, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience in pharmacy settings, and a commitment to patient care. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services across various locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Pharmacy Technician.
• CA Board of Pharmacy Technician license required.

Responsibilities

• Counts, packages, and labels medication for inspection.
• Inputs patient data into the pharmacy computer system.
• Maintains pharmacy automation machines.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a Pharmacy Technician program

Tools

Pharmacy software

Parata Max 2

OmniCell

Kirby Lester Machines

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Position Summary:

Assists pharmacists in the drug distribution process.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Counts, packages, pre-packages, and labels medication for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals.
• Inputs patient and prescription data into the pharmacy computer system to process prescriptions and maintains patient profiles.
• Maintains pharmacy automation machines including blister packs, robotics, and counting machines.
• Accesses medication history within patient electronic records and communicates with providers and healthcare team through secure EHR systems.
• Assists and serves patients.
• Assists in the ordering, stocking, and maintenance of drug inventory.
• Bills and adjudicates prescription claims.
• Prepares reports and written documentation as required by department, company, state, and federal agencies.
• Uses Microsoft Office to generate reports for organizational communication.
• Utilizes different platforms to communicate and organize delivery services and/or mail orders.
• Assists pharmacists as directed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and submits orders to ensure adequate inventory of supplies, forms, and equipment.
• Maintains proper training and education for 340B program compliance.
• Follows departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs, literature review, meetings, and workshops for professional growth.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as directed.
• Works at different SYH locations as necessary.
• Assists in medication package reconciliation and provides pharmaceutical services, including handling patient refill requests and prescription deliveries at various day centers within legal scope.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years as a Pharmacy Technician.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Pharmacy Technician program.

Certifications:

• CA Board of Pharmacy Technician license.

Skills:

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish or English/Arabic) preferred with excellent communication skills.

Technical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Medi-Cal Program preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and pharmacy automation machines.

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer, pharmacy software, Parata Max 2, OmniCell, Kirby Lester Machines.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting. Some evening and Saturday work may be required.
• Rotations for Saturday coverage.
• Possible driving and travel.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment screening including I-9, physical, background check, references, application, orientation, and PPDs. Compliance with vaccination policies is mandatory.