PIH Health - Whittier, CA
posted 22 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Whittier, CA
Hospitals
About the position
The Administrative Coordinator/Pharmacy Technician at PIH Health plays a crucial role in supporting the Director of Retail Pharmacy and ensuring the efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department. This position involves a combination of administrative and pharmacy technician duties, focusing on maintaining productivity, compliance, and high-quality patient care within the retail pharmacy environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Pharmacy with all aspects of current and future PIH Health Retail Pharmacies.
- Perform high-level secretarial duties to assure optimal productivity of the Pharmacy Department.
- Distribute meeting minutes, reports, and pharmacy staff reminders in a timely manner.
- Manage temperature/cleaning logs, policy updates, and office supplies ordering/stocking.
- Compile data for Pharmacy Audits, including pharmacy inventories and drug initiatives.
- Sort and file narcotic sheets and submit maintenance requests for the Pharmacy Department.
- Train and oversee volunteers utilized for administrative purposes.
- Obtain patient information to create electronic patient profiles and enter prescription insurance information accurately.
- Check prescription information for completeness and legibility at drop-off.
- Retrieve and stock medications from inventory according to established processes.
- Prepare medical insurance claims and direct clinical patient questions to the pharmacist.
- Maintain ethical and professional behavior while ensuring accurate distribution of medications.
Requirements
- High school graduate
- Active California Pharmacy Technician License
- Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy
- Minimum of one year experience as a California Licensed Pharmacy Technician in a community/retail setting
- Minimum of one year of clerical experience
- Two years of computer experience with knowledge of basic Windows applications and Excel
- Proficient computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to Pharmacy needs
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently
- Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
Nice-to-haves
- College degree in a Business-related major is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive work environment focused on patient safety and comfort.
