Temporary Pharmacy Technician (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Winters Healthcare; Winters (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

EAP

Job summary

Winters Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Temporary Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy team in Winters, CA. The role emphasizes bilingual English/Spanish communication, medication preparation assistance, and efficient patient service within a collaborative care setting.

The position involves filing prescriptions, insurance processing, inventory management, and maintaining compliant patient records while working with a multidisciplinary team to improve community

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required (spoken, read, write).
• Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Strong computer skills and experience with electronic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Commitment to serving rural and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prescription processing and verification.
• Support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Process insurance claims and resolve billing issues.
• Maintain patient records and HIPAA-compliant workflows.
• Manage inventory and stock pharmacy supplies.
• Respond to patient inquiries and triage clinical questions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Electronic systems

Independent & team work

Detail oriented

HIPAA compliance

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB Certification (preferred)

Tools

OCHIN Epic

RX30 Pharmacy Management

Electronic health records

Job description

Temporary Pharmacy Technician (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Winters Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team. Our pharmacy team works closely with medical, dental, and behavioral health providers to ensure patients receive timely access to medications and quality care.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will help patients navigate prescription services, assist the pharmacist with medication preparation and distribution, process insurance claims, maintain accurate records, and contribute to an exceptional patient experience. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-based healthcare environment.

We are excited to welcome a team member who is passionate about serving our community and providing outstanding patient care.

Position Overview

Position Term: Approximately September 2026 through March 2027

Hours per Week: 40 hours per week, including evening shifts

Location: Winters, CA, with occasional travel to Esparto, CA

Reports To: Lead Pharmacist

A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Technician with Winters Healthcare

If you were a Pharmacy Technician with Winters Healthcare, you would be one of the first people our patients interact with when visiting the pharmacy. You may assist a patient with a medication refill, help resolve an insurance issue, answer questions regarding prescription pick-up, or support the pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing.

Throughout the day, you will collaborate with pharmacists, medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, dental providers, and other members of our integrated care team to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.

You will assist with prescription processing, insurance verification, inventory management, patient communication, and pharmacy operations while maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations and HIPAA requirements.

The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, paying attention to detail, solving problems, and helping patients navigate their healthcare needs.

Can you see yourself supporting the health and wellbeing of our community through exceptional pharmacy services? We hope so!

Summary of Duties

Under the supervision of the Lead Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, processing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, supporting pharmacy operations, and providing excellent customer service to patients and community members.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Pharmacy Operations

• Welcome and assist patients with prescription pick-up, refill requests, and pharmacy-related questions.
• Verify patient and prescription information for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Process insurance claims and assist with resolving billing issues.
• Collect payments and process point-of-sale transactions.
• Enter and maintain patient information within OCHIN Epic and RX30 Pharmacy Management systems.
• Respond to patient inquiries and appropriately triage clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing patient and provider calls.

Team-Based Care

• Collaborate with medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy teams to support whole-person care.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and organizational initiatives.
• Support quality improvement activities and patient service excellence.

Inventory & Administrative Support

• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and stocking pharmacy supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Support administrative and operational tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write).
• Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with electronic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Commitment to serving rural and underserved communities.

Preferred

• Experience working in a retail or community pharmacy setting.
• Experience with OCHIN Epic and RX30 Pharmacy Management System.
• Experience in an integrated healthcare setting or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification.
  
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly rate range is $25.00 - $31.25 and depends on experience and qualifications.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental long-term disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement match program.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  

Hours

Operating Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Working Hours

40 hours per week, including one evening shifts to support patient access and pharmacy operations.

Location

Winters, California, with occasional travel to Esparto, California.

Why Winters Healthcare?

Here at Winters Healthcare, we know that we are a unique organization, and we love what we do and for whom we do it. We believe exceptional healthcare starts with exceptional people.

We are big on fit, and while we will assess whether Winters Healthcare is the right fit for you, we understand that you are doing the same.

Let's collaborate together to do great things for our patients and our community.