Position Title: Pharmacy Technician
Work Location: West Sacramento, CA
Assignment Duration: 4 months (potential to convert to FTE)
Work Schedule: Part-time job posting discussed in the interview. The business will decide which days are needed to be worked for the part-time schedule.
First three weeks are full-time M-F 1:30-10:00 PM to complete training. Mandatory OT Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Completes weekly cycle counts as assigned by Inventory department. 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.
• Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions following special requirements for handling and packing. • 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.
• Demonstrate problem resolution skills: ability to recognize, address and escalate issues to management.

Qualification & Experience:
• High School Degree or equivalent experience
• CA Pharmacy Technician license required
• PTCB National certification preferred
• One year pharmacy, retail or customer service setting
• Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws
• Follow oral instruction
• Perform continuous and repetitive work
• Perform under stress (i.e. time pressures)
• Make judgments and/or decisions
• Switch between various tasks without loss of efficiency or composure
• Interact appropriately with people in a team environment
• Basic mathematic skills
• Operate a pallet jack
• Operate a hand truck/dolly
• Operate scanning units
• Pharmacy Technician License and at least 1 year of experience. Experience should not include externships and/or training. Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is also preferred.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to identify root causes and evaluate possible solutions.
• Attention to Detail – Spotting issues early and accurately.
• Decision-Making – Choosing the best course of action under pressure.
• Communication Skills – Clearly conveying issues and solutions to stakeholders.
• Escalation Management – Knowing when and how to escalate problems appropriately
• Time Management – Resolving issues promptly to minimize impact

 
 
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: $ 26.00/hr.