Correctional Health - Pharmacy Technician

$25- $29

The Retail Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.  The Retail Pharmacy Technician is responsible for maintaining a professional attitude that ensures efficient, accurate, and timely distribution of medications processed through the retail pharmacy.  The Retail Pharmacy Technician will maintain the drug inventory, process patient prescriptions, process insurance claims, and maintain patient records.  Responsibilities also includes assisting pharmacy customers both in person and via in bound phone calls.  

• Weekly pay
• Full Time
• Evening shift 2p- 10p
• MUST have Pharmacy Tech CA license
• PTCB Preferred 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medications prescribed by physicians
• Processes insurance claims
• Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff
• Checks equipment, supplies, inventory and accessories on a regular basis per department protocol
• Processes prescriptions, evaluates for quality and accurate patient identification and side labeling
• Greets patients, verifies patient identification and physician orders
• Addresses customer’s questions and concerns and appropriately refers to the pharmacist
• Assists customers in person and over the phone
• After pharmacist reviews the order for errors or potential problems, assists with transcribing the relevant information about the patient and the prescribed medications into the patient’s chart
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Assists in keeping pharmacy clean and organized
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent certification
• Graduate of accredited Pharmacy Technology Program 
• PTCB or NPTA license preferred or as required by state/contract
• Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.