What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Mesa Verde Pharmacy?
Mesa Verde Pharmacy is a complete pharmacy and boutique proudly serving the community of Costa Mesa.
We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to became a part of our team! This is a full time position with typical schedule of Monday- Friday 9am - 5:30 pm. Apply to this
rewarding opportunity to serve our community today!
Position Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician will assist with the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical products to the clients of Mesa Verde Pharmacy pursuant to valid prescriptions as applicable. Uses critical thinking skills and exercises independent decision-making as needed in the provision of safe and rational medication therapy. Understands and exemplifies excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Process new and refill prescriptions: both for retail and long-term pharmacy services
- Reviewing pending refills with the supervising pharmacist, and generate the refill documentation.
- Assist with bubble packing of medications for assisted living facilities as applicable.
- Communicate as necessary with patients to determine overall coordination of care and patient service needs
- Help in the management of the inventory to be dispensed and ordered per pharmacy protocol.
- Generate pharmacy reports from pharmacy software as directed by supervisor.
- Assist in the prioritization and progress of patient paperwork.
- Track control substance prescriptions requiring the prescriber signature, as well ensuring that the control substance log is updated in Pharmacy Software or other pharmacy software daily.
- Assist the pharmacist with non-sterile compounding according to the pharmacy policy and procedures manual and strict adherence to USP<795> and future regulations.
- Assist the pharmacist with counting, bottling and labeling of all medications, in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Plus – may perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in pharmacy required.
- If applicable, Knowledge of USP 795 nonsterile compounding rules and regulations.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
- Pharmacy Technician License that is active and in good standing with CA Board of Pharmacy required.
- Preferred Experience in Long term care/ Assisted Living Facilities.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Visions Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Floating holiday
- 401 (K)
- 401(K) matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26