Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Alternatives · Redding, CA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$22–$23/hrOther
Responsibilities
- Supportive team with room to work independently
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Coverage of Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible)
- Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery
- Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels
- Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.)
- Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels
- Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications
- Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction)
- Communicate professionally with internal and external customers
- Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff
- Perform specialized tasks such as: Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room, Operating automated machines to prepack medications, Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment, Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow)
- Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
- Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology
- Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications
- Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication
- Long Term Care pharmacy experience (desired)
About the role
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you.