Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

Company: Avita Pharmacy
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:At Avita, you can be the care. Compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. As the largest independent nationwide provider of pharmacy services and solutions for Ryan White/STD Grantees, AIDS Service Organizations, and Federally Qualified Health Centers, Avita provides individually focused pharmacy services, support, and advocacy for our patients and covered entity partners. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all.The Pharmacy Technician will assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications. The Technician will also help Pharmacists provide patient care and education.This is a Per Diem opportunity to cover weekday staffing shortages (as needed) during the daytime in San Rafael, CA (3110 Kerner Blvd).About the Role:

• Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Place the product into a container
• Affix the label or labels to the container
• Package/repackage as needed
• Type prescription label(s) or enter prescription information into a computer record system
• Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
• Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answer incoming and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Clearly write routine reports and correspondence
• Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Coordinate prescription deliveries
• Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company's core values and goalsAbout You:
  • High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related healthcare field
  • Must have an active and good standing Pharmacy Technician License in the State of CA
  • One or more years of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
  • National Pharmacy Technician certification preferred
  • Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Strong MS Office computer skills
  • Strong typing and data-entry skills
  • Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred
  • Familiarity with Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR) such as EPIC, NextGen, CERNER, etc. preferred
  • Must have a reliable mode of transportation to get to and from our San Rafael pharmacy on an as-needed basis
  • Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and if hired, must provide proof of vaccinationAvita is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. Avita does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

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