The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for filling and processing prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies. They also assist in maintaining a clean work environment and managing inventory.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid license with the California State Board of Pharmacy. A minimum of 6 months of previous pharmacy technician experience is required, with 1-2 years preferred.
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Job description
Description (CLOSED DOOR PHARMACY) Pharmacy Technician Opportunity
Lifemed (A Friesen Group Company) Northern California’s leading long-term care pharmacy, trusted by facilities across the North State for compassionate and reliable pharmacy solutions. Currently seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician to help support our long-term care team. Ideal candidate would be driven, detailed, highly precise and accurate, works well in a team environment and has values that align with the company.
If you want to be part of a team that values the responsibility and privilege of supporting patient care behind the scenes, you should apply!
If you believe accuracy, consistency, and accountability matter in a pharmacy setting, you may be a good match.
If you are truly detail oriented and thrive in a fast paced, closed door pharmacy environment, this role would suit you well.
If you have a “we do what it takes to achieve the common goal” mindset and enjoy working as part of a team, you should apply!
If you are reliable, dependable, and take pride in precise, high quality work, you would be a good fit.
If you want to grow your pharmacy career in a closed door, long term care setting without retail pressures, this opportunity may be right for you.
Our Core Values at Lifemed are: Human value | take ownership | make the difference | set the pace | embrace change
BenefitsCLOSED DOOR PHARMACYMedical/Dental/VisionFlexible Spending Account401K with generous company matchPaid Time Off BenefitsPersonal Holiday BenefitWellness BenefitCompany Sponsored EventsRecognition/Reward ProgramEmployee Referral Incentive ProgramTuition/Education Reimbursement
Filling Responsibilities Pull medications from shelf or stock.
Read new RX’s to ensure accurate processing of prescription labels (i.e., patient name, doctor name, drug, directions, dosage, etc.).
Identify proper medications and match them with script.
Carefully measure and administer IV solutions, keeping track of inventory, count, pour or measure pharmaceuticals.
Place products into proper container, affix RX label, and ensure all required fields are correct.
Assist with processing prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner Verify patient information in computer system, ensuring personal and billing information is correct.
Ensure prescriptions are filled in the order of urgency.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off Benefits
Wellness Benefit
Employee Referral Incentive Program
Tuition/Education Reimbursement
Company Sponsored Events
401K with Generous Company Match
Personal Holiday Benefit
Recognition/Reward Program
Forward prescription and paperwork to Supervisor for review, as needed.
Processing Responsibilities Process all prescriptions in the order of urgency.
Process all prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner according to division policy and procedures, ensuring accurate patient information, doctor, drug, quantity, directions, refills, days supply, DAW and billing information.
Interpret new RX’s and enter information into the computer using generic medication, when available, unless specifically requested by the doctor, patient or as directed by the third party insurance plan.
Check for potential drug or allergy interactions and consult with pharmacist as needed Review all alerts, notes and comment fields for accurate processing of prescription.
Select medications appropriate for cycle fill and calculate new RX’s for the appropriate quantity to reach the facility's cycle date.
Process all incoming new and refill prescriptions including pending RX’s in all folders and batches according to division policy and procedures.
Resolve questions and/or billing issues regarding prescriptions, that can be quickly resolved.
Communicate all pending actions to technicians (i.e. split orders, denial reasons, changes, etc..) Operational Responsibilities Recognize and assure that problems are resolved through the proper hierarchy of the store and in accordance with company policy.
Ensure a clean and orderly work area.
Maintain adequate supplies for daily operations.
Always follow quality assurance and procedures.
Work with Assistant Manager on pulling drugs that need to be returned.
Notify Supervisor immediately of any equipment failures or needs if necessary.
Other Responsibilities Prepare and organize documentation for all controlled medications dispensed Assist in other areas of pharmacy when needed.
Process prescription transfers in an accurate and timely manner.
Answer telephone calls in a professional and timely manner.
Resolve customer situations/problems and request assistance if necessary.
Accurately and efficiently operate, and process prescriptions as needed Resolve questions regarding prescriptions and/or billing Be compliant with responsibilities of tech duties from the Board of Pharmacy
Requirements
Experience Minimum of 6 months previous Pharmacy Tech experience 1-2 years previous Pharmacy Tech experience preferred Education Must have high school diploma or equivalent License Must have a valid license and be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Special Skills Demonstrates extreme confidentiality with all customer and company information. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Conscientious and provides a professional image. Exceptional multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Possess accurate and efficient typing and key boarding skills. Training Maintain knowledge of insurance formulary and non-formulary medications.
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