Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Huntington Hospital; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Retail to support pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and managing outpatient prescriptions. You will ensure accurate entries, assist with insurance processing, and deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail pharmacy setting.

The role requires a California Registered Pharmacy Technician license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of pharmacy experience (retail preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of pharmacy experience (retail preferred).
• Current California Registered Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the PTCB.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prescription entry and dispensing to patients.
• Process insurance and billing issues to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Manage inventory and stock ordering to maintain appropriate supplies.
• Verify patient information and provide excellent customer service.
• Support daily operations in a busy retail pharmacy environment.

Skills

Customer service

Prescription entry

Insurance processing

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Expectations:

This position is trust-funded for 18 months. Employment in this position after the initial18 months is contingent upon the continued availability of funding.

The Pharmacy Technician - Retail supports pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and management of dispensing outpatient prescriptions. This role ensures patients receive safe, timely and accurate prescriptions while providing excellent customer service. The technician assists with prescription entry, insurance processing, inventory management, patient interactions and maintains smooth daily operations in a retail pharmacy environment. In addition, the technician will play a vital role in verifying patient information, resolving insurance and billing issues, maintaining appropriate stock of medications and responsible in ordering stock required for the pharmacy.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pharmacy, preferably in retail pharmacy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current Registered Pharmacy Technician License issued by California State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Department: Pharmacy

Shift Duration: 8

Primary Shift: Days

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $26.85 - $40.94.

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.