Pharmacy Technician (Closed Door Pharmacy)

Position Summary: Assists pharmacists in the drug distribution process. Essential Functions of the Job: Counts, packages, pre-packages, and labels medication for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals Inputs patient and prescription data into the pharmacy computer system to process prescriptions and maintains patient profiles Maintains pharmacy automation machines including blister packs, robotics and counting machines Accesses medication history within patient electronic records and communicates with providers and health care team through secure EHR systems Assists and serves patients Assists in the ordering, stocking, and maintenance of drug inventory Bills and adjudicates prescription claims Assists in the preparation of reports and written documentation, as required by the department, company, state and federal agencies Ability to use Microsoft office to generate reports that will be presented and communicated within the organization Ability to use different platforms to communicate and organize delivery services and/or mail orders Assists pharmacists as directed Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains and submits orders to maintain an adequate inventory of forms, clerical and pharmaceutical supplies, paper and equipment Maintains proper training and education with 340B program compliance requirements Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed Ability to work at different SYH locations as necessary Assists in medication packages reconciliation and provides pharmaceutical services including but not limited to handling patient refill requests and prescription delivery packages at different day centers within the legal work scope as needed Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Job Requirements: Experience Required: 3 years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician Education Required: High school or GED required and completion of a Pharmacy Technician program Certifications Required: CA Board of Pharmacy Technician license PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) preferred Verbal and Written Skills Required to perform the Job: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish or English/Arabic) preferred and excellent oral and written communication Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Familiarity with Medi-Cal Program preferred. Experience with Medical terminology and Pharmacy automation machines including blister packs, robotics and counting machines. Equipment Used: Personal Computer, Pharmacy software programs, Parata Max 2, OmniCell, and Kirby Lester Machines Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting of supplies and equipment. Maybe required to work some evenings and/or Saturdays. Rotations between staff for Saturday coverage. Driving and occasional travel possibly required for the role. Superb organizational and analytical abilities. Universal Requirements Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.