Pharmacy Technician

Marin Community Clinics•Novato, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all. Are you a pharmacist technician looking for meaningful work, work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community? Join our mission-driven team where patient care comes first and every day offers a chance to improve lives. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Enjoy a regular daytime schedule, improving work-life balance. Play a vital role in improving access to care in the community. Work alongside dedicated providers and care teams who share a passion for patient-centered care. Join a workplace that values teamwork, respect, and professional growth. The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist by preparing and dispensing medications, including counting, packaging, labeling, and entering prescription information into computer systems. This position manages inventory tasks such as pulling medications from stock, coordinating deliveries, and handling insurance verification and billing at the point of service. The Pharmacy Technician also interacts directly with patients, providers, and insurance companies to provide courteous customer service and resolve issues. Additionally, this position will handle phone calls, payment transactions, and other administrative tasks while supporting efficient pharmacy workflow and compliance with standards. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours 8:00am to 5:00pm

Requirements

Must have an active Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED diploma is required.
Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
Excellent phone etiquette ability skills is required.
Minimum of one year of customer service work experience.
Must be able to provide exceptional customer service.
Strong typing and data entry skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to take initiative as needed.
Fulfill immunization and fit for duty regulatory requirements.
Prolonged standing, walking, and prolonged periods sitting at desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and move boxes and equipment.
Fine motor hand movements typical of performing standard computer entry and prescription tabulation and inventory.
Able to read charts graphs and readings on documents and computers.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Pharmacy Technology from a program accredited by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists ((ASHP) or the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Minimum one year of pharmacy technician experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
Place the product into a container
Affix the label or labels to the container
Package/repackage as needed
Type prescription label(s) or enter prescription information into a computer record system
Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
Answer incoming questions and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
Coordinate prescription deliveries
Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
Perform additional related duties as assigned
Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals