Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry/Cycle

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•San Diego, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ron's Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in San Diego, California. We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care. Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Requirements

Current pharmacy technician license/registration/certification as required by state law — this is mandatory.
High school diploma or GED, as required by state regulations.
Strong computer skills; experience with pharmacy operating systems is a plus.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Professional and courteous communication skills.

Nice To Haves

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) preferred.
Pharmacy technician or related experience preferred; motivated beginners with the required pharmacy technician license are encouraged to apply.
Experienced in customer service and know how to communicate professionally and compassionately.
Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
Comfortable working independently while also being a dependable team member.
Someone who takes ownership of their work and follows through.
A problem solver who can investigate an issue and determine the next step rather than waiting to be told what to do.
A newer pharmacy technician looking to build experience.
A fast learner who enjoys learning new systems and processes.
Highly detail-oriented and naturally catches things others might miss.
Comfortable working quickly while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

Enter new and refill prescriptions into the pharmacy operating system accurately and efficiently.
Cycle pharmacy activities, including cycle flashing, resynchronization, refill advance requests, and cycle medication processing.
Review prescriptions and requests for accuracy and completeness, identifying and addressing potential issues before they become errors.
Receive, evaluate, process, and follow up with doctors’ offices regarding refill requests.
Contact doctors’ offices and other appropriate parties to obtain information needed to keep prescriptions moving.
Triage incoming fax prescriptions and ensure they are processed in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate computer notes, cycle-fill coding, and documentation.
Calculate and/or verify appropriate dosage information based on the prescription.
Develop proficiency with pharmacy systems, including document imaging and pharmacy operating systems.
Communicate with customers by phone in a caring, professional, and courteous manner, routing calls appropriately when needed.
Stay organized and ensure assigned prescriptions and cycle tasks are completed within established deadlines.
Learn and maintain the cycle process to help ensure medications are prepared in time for scheduled deliveries.
Maintain records for cycle medications, fill requests, renewals, and new cycle orders.
When needed, assist with additional pharmacy activities such as filing completed orders, packaging medications, inventory, profiling orders for medical records, and filling processed prescriptions for dispensing.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.