Pharmacy Technician Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurately counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy and in other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions; if PTCB certified, assist with and coach pharmacy technicians on pharmacy systems and cashiers on pharmacy cash registers.
• Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance, resolving issues, and answering questions.
• Model customer service best practices and develop strong relationships with valuable customers.
• Enter patient and drug information accurately; fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications; verify medicines and check for possible interactions.
• Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow company error-reporting and Quality Improvement Program policies.
• Follow the company’s Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Register sales on an assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required; help customers locate over-the-counter products when possible.
• Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including calls to physicians.
• Correct and resubmit manual third-party prescription claims promptly and efficiently, and perform assigned clerical duties.
• Support inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; apply asset protection practices and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
• May assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples, and help coordinate services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
• Help maintain relationships with the local medical community through provider detailing and outreach to healthcare providers and community groups.
• Help keep the Pharmacy Department stocked, clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or required state certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
• Attend training requested by the Manager, acquire continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.