Pharmacy Technician

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician plays an important role in supporting high-quality, student-centered healthcare by performing a variety of technical and administrative functions that support the daily operations of the Student Health Services Pharmacy. Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this position assists with prescription processing, medication preparation and packaging, inventory control, cashiering, and customer service while ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions by reviewing orders, entering prescription information, preparing medications, maintaining prescription records, and supporting pharmacist review.
• Perform cashiering and financial functions, including processing payments, reconciling daily transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support pharmacy inventory by ordering medications and supplies, maintaining inventory records, receiving shipments, and removing expired or recalled products.
• Provide professional customer service by assisting students, responding to prescription inquiries, processing prescription pickups, and referring clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy laws, university policies, HIPAA requirements, and quality standards while supporting safe and efficient pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and the required education and training to be a registered Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Equivalent to six months to one year of experience working in a pharmacy setting.
• Experience performing Medi-Cal billing and/or Family PACT billing for pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter items.
• Experience working in a student health or retail pharmacy setting.
• Experience with CashNet or similar integrated financial system.
• Experience with Propharm or similar pharmacy management software.
• Experience with Medicat or similar electronic health record system.
• Proven experience in a financial or cashiering role.

Benefits

Full benefits package includes generous time off, retirement, health coverage, education support, and optional offerings such as flex cash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans. The position is benefits eligible and permanent/probationary.