Pharmacy Technician Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
• Current pharmacy technician certification; required within two years of receiving the State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
• Ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail within specified timeframes.
• Ability to work cooperatively with pharmacy staff.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changing workloads and work schedules.
• Ability to set priorities and solve problems, including addressing problems in a group setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and assist the public, including customers and patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow applicable policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements, including computer keyboard use.
• Ability to lift and carry light loads and stoop or kneel as needed.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds from floor to waist, 40 pounds from 14 inches to waist, and 20 pounds from waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead; carry 30 pounds for 30 feet; and push or pull 40 pounds of force for 15 feet.
• Ability to walk or stand for 4–8 hours and physically operate equipment used in the job.

Responsibilities

• Procure and distribute drug orders according to requests, assignments, policies, procedures, protocols, and required timeframes.
• Maintain adequate stocks of medications and supplies.
• Contribute to effective pharmacy operations and participate in departmental quality improvement and inventory-cost improvement activities.
• Maintain competency for the position and complete required skills assessments, education, and training.
• Prepare prescriptions; receive prescriptions and check their validity; select appropriate medicines and measure dosages.
• Process insurance claims.
• Keep pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and organized.
• Inspect assigned medication storage areas at least monthly, document inspections, and identify and replace outdated or unusable drugs.
• Answer telephone calls and window requests, identify the department, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Attend pharmacy staff meetings.
• Provide orientation and training to new team members.
• Work cooperatively with pharmacy staff and other staff members, communicate concerns and suggestions constructively, and contribute to a team environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information and comply with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.
• Follow health-system and departmental policies and applicable laws and regulations, including requirements for risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection control.
• Support patient satisfaction, cost reduction, quality, safety, and customer needs and expectations.
• Report to work punctually and dependably as scheduled and fulfill on-call obligations according to the prearranged schedule.
• Maintain a professional appearance, follow the pharmacy dress code, and wear an identification badge.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.