What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Center For Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD)?
The Center for Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD) is a passionate non-profit organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and family-centered care that significantly enhances the lives of children and adults with blood disorders. By choosing a career with us, you'll be joining a vibrant team committed to advancing public health while also investing in your personal and professional growth. Explore the opportunity to make a real difference in the community while developing your skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Your contributions will help shape our future and transform lives!
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists with receiving, preparing, packaging, and distributing medications. Responsibilities also include performing non-discretionary tasks such as inventory removal, counting, pouring, mixing, labeling, and dispensing medications in compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and patient safety standards. Occasional driving for delivery of medications or supplies may be required. The Pharmacy Technician supports 340B program integrity and performs other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.
Essential Duties
- Input patient demographics and insurance information, type prescription labels, process medication refills, and submit billing claims and authorization requests.
- Label and package injectable medications, ancillary supplies, and oral/topical medications in accordance with patient orders.
- Prepare shipping documentation, coordinate shipments and confirm deliveries with patients.
- Reconcile shipments against packing slips and receive and unpack medications.
- Perform routine daily and monthly cleaning and disinfection of the IV room in accordance with USP <797> requirements and established company policies and procedures.
- Provide exceptional customer service through verbal, written and in-person communication.
Required Education/Experience
- Active California Technician License in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated skill, knowledge, and ability to successfully perform assigned duties
- Minimum of one (1) year of related outpatient, ambulatory, or hospital experience
- Ability to lift and move inventory and supplies (up to 20 lbs)
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- IV compounding experience
- Knowledge of USP <797> and <800>
- Experience working with Epic and Pyxis
- Experience with the 340B Program
- Bilingual in Spanish
Licensure/Certification
- Basic Life Support (or obtain within first three months of hire).
Other Required Skills and Qualities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Benefits
- 100% employee coverage of medical and vision, and 99% employee coverage of dental
- 50% dependent coverage of medical and vision
- FSA Health
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 10 observed paid holidays
- 403b retirement plan with 4% match
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About the Organization
The Center for Comprehensive Care & Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorders (CIBD), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients and their families with rare, chronic inherited blood disorders. CIBD is a part of a nationwide network of over 140 Hemophilia Treatment Centers that use multidisciplinary teams of blood disorder specialists to provide expert comprehensive diagnosis, medical care, outreach, education, outcomes monitoring, surveillance, and prevention services to people with Hemophilia, Sickle-Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Von Willebrand Disease, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and other related benign hematology conditions. CIBD is the regional grantee for the Western States Region for Hemophilia, the Pacific Sickle Cell Regional Collaborative (PSCRC) and Networking California for Sickle Cell Care (NCSCC) providing regional leadership, fiscal and administrative oversight, grants management, capacity building, clinical education, technical assistance, evaluation, and outreach to public and private health agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Center for Inherited Blood Disorders is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the company's non-discrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
www.cibd-ca.org