Pharmacy Technician

Marin Community Clinics•Novato, CA

10d•$29 - $32

About The Position

Marin Community Clinics is a multi-clinic Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty, and referral services in Marin County. The Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacist and pharmacy operations by preparing and dispensing medications, managing prescription information, inventory, deliveries, insurance verification, billing, and payment transactions. The role also provides courteous service to patients and communicates with providers, case managers, and insurance companies to resolve questions and issues. The Pharmacy Technician supports efficient workflow and compliance with applicable standards while embracing the organization’s core values and goals. The position requires an active California State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician License, a high school diploma or GED, fluency in Spanish, and English proficiency with strong verbal and written communication skills. At least one year of customer service experience is required. A minimum of one year of pharmacy technician experience in an FQHC clinic is preferred; an associate degree in Pharmacy Technology from an ASHP- or ACPE-accredited program is also a plus. The work involves prolonged standing and walking as well as prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and move boxes and equipment, perform fine motor tasks associated with computer entry and prescription tabulation, and read charts, graphs, and documents on paper or computer. Immunization and fit-for-duty regulatory requirements must be fulfilled. The posting describes a regular daytime schedule and lists an hourly pay range of $28.50 to $32.00.

Requirements

Active Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
High school diploma or GED diploma.
Fluent Spanish language skills.
Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent phone etiquette.
At least one year of customer service work experience.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Strong typing and data-entry skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to take initiative as needed.
Must fulfill immunization and fit-for-duty regulatory requirements.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and move boxes and equipment.
Able to perform fine motor movements typical of computer entry, prescription tabulation, and inventory tasks.
Able to read charts, graphs, and readings on documents and computers.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology from a program accredited by ASHP or ACPE.
At least one year of pharmacy technician experience in an FQHC clinic.

Responsibilities

Remove medications from stock and count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals.
Place products into containers, affix labels, and package or repackage as needed.
Type prescription labels or enter prescription information into a computer record system.
Verify and 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, and insurance companies.
Handle point-of-service payment transactions 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.