Pharmacy Technician

JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Technician

SUPERVISOR: Pharmacy Director

STATUS:  Full Time/Hourly

Duties and Responsibilities:

In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level or the area(s) to which assigned but may include (and not be limited to) the following. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Via Care’s care standards.

• Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, locates correct medication and strength.
• Prepares, counts, labels, packages, and dispenses pharmaceuticals for Pharmacist approval.
• Interacts with other departments to provide accurately dispensed prescriptions on a timely basis.
• Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. 
• Retrieves discontinued or expired medications from stock; discards or returns to stock as appropriate; completes corresponding documentation.
• Assists with the maintenance of pharmacy temperature and cleaning logs, and documents maintenance.
• Complies with safety, quality assurance, accreditation, legal, State, and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
• May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services.
• Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Special Requirements:

• Annual TB and Influenza vaccines
• Fluency in written and verbal English and Spanish is a must.

Qualifications:

• A valid State of California State Board of Pharmacy Technician's License (Required)
• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Prior experience in community health center is preferred. 

Environmental/Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk, and use hands to operate a standard computer keyboard. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include cl