Pharmacy Technician - Part Time (Temporary)

About the role

This is a temporary, part-time position, grant funded for 12 months. Responsibilities include providing pharmacy services associated with the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining patient and pharmacy records for statistical data, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and San Jose Clinic policies under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist on Duty.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions in compliance with Texas State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations
• Assist in ordering all drugs and biologicals and store them according to requirements
• Remove all outdated drugs from pharmacy shelves
• Assist in maintaining and managing the RX Assist Program under the supervision of the Pharmacy Coordinator by screening for eligibility, completing applications, distributing medications, managing inventory of sample medications, and providing physicians with necessary information for ordering medications
• Attend various department meetings as required
• Deliver medical/pharmacy care in accordance with the Catholic Moral and Ethical Directives
• Follow all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, including assisting HIPAA and OSHA Officers in ensuring compliance
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information/records at all times
• Maintain established San José Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
• Implement job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the San José Clinic Mission and Code of Conduct and supportive of cultural diversity objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and current Certified Pharmacy Technician or Trainee license required
• One year experience as a pharmacy technician/clerk in a "Class A" pharmacy setting required
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, multitasking, and effective use of time
• Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with the public and all levels of the organization
• Ability to operate computer, copier, fax, and scanners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, practice and pharmacy management system software applications, and electronic medical records
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective customer relation skills, working with diverse populations, often in stressful, fast-paced environments
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required