The west Oakland Health Council is seeking two full time empathetic, culturally competent pharmacy technicians for its East and West Oakland pharmacies. We offer a secure, collaborative clinic environment where patient care and outcomes are the #1 priority. These positions are full time 40 hrs. / week, benefitted, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. We offer a competitive, negotiable package, based on experience.

DEFINITION:

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will perform technical functions and related pharmacy activities related to compounding, procuring, storing, and distributing pharmaceutical products. 

**All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to limited exemptions. New Employees are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered for those requesting an exemption on medical, disability, or religious grounds.

HOURS: 8 am - 5 pm 

SALARY: negotiable

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the duties will include but are not limited to:
  • Data entry (maintaining patient, drug, insurance profiles)
  • Dispensing and filling of medication (counting/pouring/mixing pharmaceuticals)
  • Answer phones in a timely/courteous manner
  • Maintain medication inventory 
  • Maintain pharmacy records (prescriptions, requisitions, purchase orders, various reports).
  • Maintain pharmacy equipment such as Baker Cells, Kirby Lester pill counter, and refrigerator/ freezer thermometer
• Fills orders and dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist (pulls pre-packaged medication or obtains stock containers); pre-packages oral and external medications using various packaging and labeling equipment:
  • Removing the drug or drugs from stock
  • Counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceuticals 
  • Placing the product into a container
  • Affixing the labels to the container 
  • Packages and re-packaging 
• Receives physician orders and reviews for completeness; determines availability of drugs (ordered by generic or trade names) on Medi-Cal formulary; obtains patient information on prescriptions and maintains the Pharmacy Patient Medication profiles; types prescription labels.
• Orders medications and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist; receives and verifies delivered orders; re-stocks medication shelved ands supply bins; rotates and removes outdated drugs; maintains pharmacy equipment and work counters; maintains stock records. 
• Picks up and replaces floor stock containers of solution, ointment and some medication; delivers medications directly to the nursing units.
• Inputs dispensing and billing information into computer terminal; updates files on new drugs, new physicians, etc.; maintains other appropriate records; performs tasks necessary to maintain the pharmacy area and equipment order.
• Performs other duties which are related to the above and which fall within the scope of Pharmacy Technician.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attends work regularly and punctually; is readily accessible during work hours to peers; limits absences from own duty stations and limits visits and activities which distract others from their performance of duties.
• Works cooperatively with immediate supervisor, with department members, and with other Council staff persons, as required
• Treats all patients / clients / visitors with respect and courtesy.
• Remains competent in skills required for position.
  • During the initial thirty (30) days of employment, becomes and remains knowledgeable about and in compliance with the Council's and Department policies and procedures in the following areas:
  • Confidentiality of patient / client / fellow employee and supplier records
  • Patient's rights and responsibilities.
  • Professional and business ethics.
  • Continuous quality and improvement.
  • Safety and security of person and property.
  • Infection control.
  • Hazardous materials and waste.
  • Life safety and emergency preparedness.
• Maintains a working knowledge about and in continued compliance with all of those areas listed under item (5) throughout your employment with the Council.
• Provides Services appropriate to the age of the patients/ clients/ visitors served
• Is able to work and/or interact satisfactorily with a workforce and public, which is ethnically and culturally diverse.
• Is responsible for performing other assigned duties which are related to the above within the scope of this job description

BENEFITS:

• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• 403b
• Free Medical (Kaiser or Sutter), Dental and Vision
• Free Life Insurance
• License, Certification, and Registration Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for approved courses and seminars
• EAP Program
• Discounts on programs through partnered companies such as Legal Shield, ID Shield, and AFLAC
• Nights and Weekends Off
• Paid Holidays

• Must be a High School graduate or possess a GED certificate.
• Must be licensed by California State Board of Pharmacy. 
• Minimum of two years experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred. 
• Must be able to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions
• Must be able to lift and/or carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure and be receptive to change.
• Ability to work well with a variety of people with widely different functions, trainings, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Reliable/ dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work well with a team and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of HIPPA requirements.
• Detail oriented with time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and current Brand/ Generic drugs.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Work effectively under pressure and receptive to change.