Pharmacy Technician, Certified - FLOAT

Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc•Sierra Vista, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician – Float supports daily pharmacy operations, including medication preparation, inventory, documentation, and patient service. The role helps ensure compliance, efficiency, and safety in medication handling under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and provides coverage at various locations as needed. The position includes processing prescription orders and clinic supply requests, completing payer billing after pharmacist verification, maintaining pharmacy records, assisting with prescription processing issues, and providing phone and administrative support. The technician also travels between CCHCI sites to deliver medications or pick up orders, supports deposits and transaction records, maintains equipment and medication storage areas, participates in pharmacy meetings, and may train new employees or assist with technician trainee instruction. Assigned weekend shifts are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Technician License from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
A valid driver's license and proof of insurance may be required when requesting mileage reimbursement.
A combination of education, experience, and certification that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications. One year of directly related experience may substitute for one year of required education, and vice versa, unless specific education or experience is mandated by law.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive and accurately and promptly process prescription orders and clinic supply requests.
Complete transactions by billing appropriate payer(s) after pharmacist verification.
Prepare reports and labels, and maintain pharmacy records, logs, and documentation.
Assist with identifying and resolving prescription processing issues.
Answer phones, route calls, and take messages for pharmacy staff.
Travel to deliver medications or pick up orders at other CCHCI sites.
Facilitate daily and weekly bank deposits and record transactions.
Complete equipment maintenance and report malfunctions.
Inspect medication storage areas and replenish supplies.
Participate in pharmacy meetings and perform administrative duties.
Train new employees and may assist with technician trainee instruction.
Work assigned weekend shifts.