Filling Pharmacy Technician

Valor Compounding Pharmacy • Berkeley, CA

10h

About The Position

The Filling Pharmacy Technician packages and labels compounded prescriptions into vials, bottles, jars, and other containers. This is a full-time role reporting to the Quality Assurance Pharmacist and Lab Technician Manager. The technician fills prescription medications in accordance with company and regulatory policies, follows pharmacist direction, and refers medication-fill issues to the on-duty pharmacist or pharmacy manager. All work must be checked by a pharmacist, and the technician must not make medication decisions that could affect patient care.

The role also includes cross-training and covering assigned pharmacy technician areas, completing documentation and computer input, assisting with inventory control, maintaining a clean and well-stocked pharmacy, and helping improve processes while protecting confidential information and maintaining HIPAA compliance. It requires adaptability, organization, attention to detail, communication, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The stated working conditions include standing, walking, sitting, reaching above the shoulders, at waist level and below the knee, climbing, and lifting up to 20 pounds at shoulder and waist level. Non-sterile compounding under USP 795/800 standards is described as not required for this role, but candidates may mention that ability if they have it.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of pharmacy experience.
• Licensed pharmacy technician in good standing with the California Board of Pharmacy.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with pharmacy software.
• Must pass a drug screen, background check, and pre-employment verification process.
• Able to read, understand, and comply with HIPAA.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Good attention to detail and effective problem-solving ability.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures and perform basic math.
• Motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritize and manage workload and simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrates teamwork, self-direction, confidence, adaptability, and a results-driven attitude.
• Able to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 20 pounds at shoulder and waist level.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform non-sterile compounding according to USP 795/800 standards (not required for the Filling Technician role).

Responsibilities

• Lead filling of prescription medications according to company and applicable regulatory policies and procedures.
• Follow directions and raise medication-fill problems or concerns to the on-duty pharmacist or pharmacy manager; have all work checked by a pharmacist.
• Cross-train and cover assigned pharmacy technician areas.
• Complete required documentation and computer input.
• Assist with inventory control functions.
• Help maintain the pharmacy in a clean and well-stocked condition.
• Help improve processes to meet customer needs.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Contribute to team productivity and resolve conflict positively.
• Organize and prioritize work, adapt to changing priorities, and develop and execute daily and weekly plans to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employer contributions toward employee premiums.
• Wellness benefits.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor match and profit-sharing plan.
• Monthly catered employee celebration lunch.
• PTO and holiday pay policy.
• Other company benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED