Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Huntington Hospital; Pasadena (CA); 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 with outpatient prescriptions. You will assist with entry, insurance processing, inventory, and patient interactions to ensure safe, timely service in a busy retail pharmacy setting.

The role requires a CA-registered Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT preferred) and at least 2 years in pharmacy, preferably retail. Excellent customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pharmacy, preferably in retail pharmacy.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Supports pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and management of dispensing outpatient prescriptions.
• Ensures patients receive safe, timely and accurate prescriptions while providing excellent customer service.
• Assists with prescription entry, insurance processing, inventory management, patient interactions and maintains smooth daily operations in a retail pharmacy environment.
• Verifies patient information, resolves insurance and billing issues, maintains stock and orders stock required for the pharmacy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

** Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply **Huntington Hospital Employee LoginExpectations: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 PharmacyPreferred:Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - RetailDepartment: PharmacyShift Duration: 8Primary Shift: DaysTime Type: Full timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105Pay 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.