Pharmacy Tech I

Job Summary: Pharmacy Tech I 

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I assists with activities associated with medication distribution and delivery; stocking medication in medication storage areas or systems; quality control and quality improvement; and any other activities that may be assigned by the pharmacist and within the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians in the State of California.

Licensure and Certification:

•  Current CA Pharmacy Technician license.

Education:

•  High school diploma or GED equivalent.
•  Graduate of accredited or approved pharmacy technician training program

Experience:

•  0-3 year’s prior experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

•  Knowledge of scope of practice
•  Customer service skills
•  Effective communication skills
•  Problem solving skills

Physical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.