Pharmacy Technician
Spectraforce
West Sacramento, California
2 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Duration: 5+ months
Location: 970 Riverside Parkway West Sacramento CA 95605
Work Schedule: This is a part time position of 24HR.
The business will decide the schedule and days to be worked after the candidate completes 4 weeks/1month of FT training that is M-F 1:30-10PM. Mandatory OT.
The ideal candidate will be able to accurately and efficiently fill prescription requests in a high volume automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares, packages, and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment. Maintains continuous, consistent work flow in order to meet daily production goals; and has the ability to work productively either independently or as a team with acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Must read computer generated screens to find indicated merchandise on labeled shelves, verify size and strength. Perform basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescriptions. 40
2. Replenish medication in automated dispensing cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product. Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product, entering expiration and lot information into computer application. Maintains high level of focus to avoid cross contamination and performs quality assurance check for expired and/or damaged product. 30
3. Completes weekly cycle counts as assigned by Inventory Mgr. Requires audits of cell inventory, counting product at primary and secondary bin locations. Assists with research and identification of root cause of discrepancies as needed. 10
4. Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions following special requirements for handling and packing.
7
5. Assists with packing and shipping of prescriptions. Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy. 6
6. Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues to management.
5
7. Perform cleaning and maintenance on all cells/cassettes as needed. Includes dissembling of automated cells, replacing broken or missing parts, and performing calibration audits. 2
100%
Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
Education/Training –
High School Degree or equivalent experience
CA Pharmacy Technician license required
PTCB National certification preferred
Business Experience –
One year pharmacy, retail or customer service setting
Specialized Knowledge/Skills –
Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws
Skill using Mini Parata, Kalish and Baker cassettes preferred
Working Conditions:
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) –
• Large scale pharmacy/warehouse production environment
• Exposure to cold conditions in refrigerated walk-in station (5%-7% time)
• Occasional handling of environmentally hazardous medications
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) –
• Lifting and carrying ? 10lbs, two hours per day
• Pushing vial pucks/canisters onto conveyor ? 5lbs, continuously through shift 4+ hours per day
• Standing and walking continuously through shift, eight hours per day
• Stooping, kneeling or crouching ? 2hours per day
• Climbing step ladders ? 2 hours per day
• Keyboard use two hours per day
• Visual acuity reading, transcribing, and viewing computer screens, eight hours per day
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $22.00/hr.
Duration: 5+ months
Location: 970 Riverside Parkway West Sacramento CA 95605
Work Schedule: This is a part time position of 24HR.
The business will decide the schedule and days to be worked after the candidate completes 4 weeks/1month of FT training that is M-F 1:30-10PM. Mandatory OT.
The ideal candidate will be able to accurately and efficiently fill prescription requests in a high volume automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares, packages, and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment. Maintains continuous, consistent work flow in order to meet daily production goals; and has the ability to work productively either independently or as a team with acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Must read computer generated screens to find indicated merchandise on labeled shelves, verify size and strength. Perform basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescriptions. 40
2. Replenish medication in automated dispensing cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product. Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product, entering expiration and lot information into computer application. Maintains high level of focus to avoid cross contamination and performs quality assurance check for expired and/or damaged product. 30
3. Completes weekly cycle counts as assigned by Inventory Mgr. Requires audits of cell inventory, counting product at primary and secondary bin locations. Assists with research and identification of root cause of discrepancies as needed. 10
4. Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions following special requirements for handling and packing.
7
5. Assists with packing and shipping of prescriptions. Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy. 6
6. Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues to management.
5
7. Perform cleaning and maintenance on all cells/cassettes as needed. Includes dissembling of automated cells, replacing broken or missing parts, and performing calibration audits. 2
100%
Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
Education/Training –
High School Degree or equivalent experience
CA Pharmacy Technician license required
PTCB National certification preferred
Business Experience –
One year pharmacy, retail or customer service setting
Specialized Knowledge/Skills –
Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws
Skill using Mini Parata, Kalish and Baker cassettes preferred
Working Conditions:
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) –
• Large scale pharmacy/warehouse production environment
• Exposure to cold conditions in refrigerated walk-in station (5%-7% time)
• Occasional handling of environmentally hazardous medications
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) –
• Lifting and carrying ? 10lbs, two hours per day
• Pushing vial pucks/canisters onto conveyor ? 5lbs, continuously through shift 4+ hours per day
• Standing and walking continuously through shift, eight hours per day
• Stooping, kneeling or crouching ? 2hours per day
• Climbing step ladders ? 2 hours per day
• Keyboard use two hours per day
• Visual acuity reading, transcribing, and viewing computer screens, eight hours per day
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $22.00/hr.