Pharmacy Technician
California Specialty Pharmacy,LLC•Whittier, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The pharmacy technician position is responsible for accurate prescription preparation, counting, packing, and filling under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Requirements
- High School graduate with at least one year’s experience in related field.
- Pharmacy technician license from the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Knowledge of inventory processes.
- Ability to work under close supervision.
- Training needs – as required for development and continued growth.
Nice To Haves
- Compounding experience
- Specialty/Oncology dispensing experience
- Hazardous drug preparation experience
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist in the dispensing of prescriptions, counting, packaging and labeling unit doses for inspection by pharmacist.
- Checks in items ordered and received, places stock on shelves or in refrigerator, when required.
- Fills bins with prescription vials and ensures adequate supplies of ancillary items required for prescription dispensing are available.
- Checks items for appropriate ‘shelf life’ remaining before expiration.
- Cleans pharmacy shelves and work areas and maintains entire premises in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.
- Maintains the cleanness and accuracy of pump and/or other devices in the pharmacy according to the company policy.
- Assists purchasers with maintaining medication supplies by reporting when items are near or below par level.
- Checks stock to remove outdated items.
- Performs audit related activities.
- Answers in-coming phone calls, initiates phone calls for pharmacists when needed, and assists in other departments when necessary.
- Accountable to perform department tasks on a consistent basis.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
