Pharmacy Technician

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The full-time (40 hours per week) Pharmacy Technician will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; performing order entry; procuring drugs; billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Pharmacy Location: San Bernadino County Public Health 400 North Pepper Ave Colton, CA 92324

Hours of Operation: Pharmacy is open 24hr/ 7 days a week

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares and dispenses medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Processes prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Assists pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
• Delivers medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
• Maintains medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
• Supports medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
• Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
• Complies with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active CA state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Recent work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, ideally in outpatient setting
• Excellent customer service skills including effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with pharmacy software
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and dispense medications by measuring, counting, labeling, and packaging prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Demonstrated ability to process prescription orders accurately, including entering patient and prescription data into pharmacy systems
• Demonstrated ability to assist pharmacists and healthcare providers by gathering necessary information and supporting workflow efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to process medication orders from electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) with accuracy and urgency
• Demonstrated ability to deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units
• Demonstrated ability to maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates
• Demonstrated ability to support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery
• Demonstrated ability to comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations

Preferred Qualification:

• PTCB/CPhT

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In add