Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Santa Rita Jail

Maxor National Pharmacy Services • Dublin, CA

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About The Position

Maxor National Pharmacy Services Corporation is seeking a highly competent, customer service oriented, per diem (PRN) Pharmacy Technician to work in the Santa Rita Jail Pharmacy. Maxor manages the pharmacy. No weekends or evening shifts! The Pharmacy Tech must have good working knowledge of general responsibilities of a pharmacy technician related to filling orders for unit doses, pre-packaging pharmaceuticals, DEA controlled substances, supplemental medications, emergency kits, and general stock requisitions. Will perform various related pharmacy duties including quality improvement activities and staff training. This position will be located within a correctional facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be nationally certified and registered as a pharmacy technician in California.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in pharmacy operations.
• Correctional health or inpatient experience preferable.
• Proven track record of exemplary customer service.
• Computer experience mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals to successfully provide optimal patient care.
• Ability to operate various pharmacy software programs/equipment proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy services.
• Provide friendly and cooperative patient service.
• Enter patient data accurately.
• Answer telephones quickly and with courtesy.
• Pull and count medication from shelves accurately according to label generated at time of dispensing for final check by Pharmacist.
• Participate in pharmacy orientation programs, training programs for Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy staff meetings, in-service educational programs and other committees and functions as required by the facility and pharmacy department.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Assist in inventory control such as auditing receipt of goods, inventorying, stocking, pricing, monitoring usage, and correcting pricing and quantities in the computer.
• Remove, pick up, and/or deliver drug orders if necessary.
• Inform the pharmacist of any alerts from the pharmacy system, such as contraindications, interactions, and allergies.
• Verify NDC number to pull and count medications.
• Participate in activities resolving unsafe and unsanitary practices.
• Issue supplies to other pharmacies or departments as needed.
• Pre-pack and document medications accurately as needed.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
• Maintain regular attendance according to established policies.
• Must pass and maintain security clearances as required by client(s).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED