Pharmacy Technician Per Diem

Sutter Health • Santa Barbara, CA

6d • $25 - $35

About The Position

The role involves processing and submitting prior authorizations for specialty medications, assisting patients with financial aid such as copay cards and grants, and managing cold chain packaging and shipping for temperature-sensitive medications. It includes supporting patient medication adherence, refill reminders, and coordinating with healthcare providers for care. The position also entails collaborating with pharmacy and clinic teams on inventory management and ensuring timely replenishment. The role requires working closely with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and the pharmacy team to ensure seamless patient care in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program OR " Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration"
• 1 year recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.
• Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.

Responsibilities

• processing and submitting prior authorizations for specialty medications
• assisting patients with financial aid such as copay cards and grants
• managing cold chain packaging and shipping for temperature-sensitive medications
• supporting patient medication adherence
• refill reminders
• coordinating with healthcare providers for care
• collaborating with pharmacy and clinic teams on inventory management
• ensuring timely replenishment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed