Pharmacy Technician II

About the role

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist Pharmacists in performing pharmacy-related duties. This position reports to the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and works a flexible schedule of Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday from 9:00am-6:00pm, and Saturday from 9:30am-6:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Remove drug or drugs from stock.
• Count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals.
• Place product into container.
• Affix label or labels to container.
• Packaging and repackaging.
• Present prescriptions to pharmacist for review.
• Collect, enter, and update patient data into pharmacy management system for prescription and billing processing.
• Process prescriptions and ensure third-party adjudication process is complete.
• Interact with patients, external pharmacies, medical providers, other staff members, etc., in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Prepare and process prior authorization, treatment authorization requests, and other payment issues.
• Assist pharmacist in performing audit control functions such as reviewing drug usage records.
• Prepare prescription orders for mail order or delivery as required.
• Receive and store incoming supplies, count stock, and enter data into pharmacy management system according to Center procedure.
• Assist with the maintenance of all paperwork and filing as required.
• Assist with monthly inventory count as required.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly environment in the Pharmacy.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.
• A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.
• Two to three years’ experience in a high-pressure professional medical environment.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management and other software systems, knowledge of Pioneer Rx preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse genders, races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
• Bilingual skills a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of LGBTQ issues and community.
• Experience in a high-pressure professional medical environment.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management and other software systems.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.

Pay

$28.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:30am-6:00pm.