Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Position: Pharmacy Technician/Packaging Technician

Location: Canoga Park, CA 91304

Duration: 03+ months (with higher possibilities of extension)

Shift: 2nd shift 1pm-9:30pm/1st shift 10am - 6:30pm

Note: Candidates need to have an active Pharmacy Technician license in the state of CA, with no hits, sanctions or history.

Duties

• Performs packaging tasks and the related activities in support of the medication dispensing process.
• Follow daily packaging assignments.
• Complete extemporaneous packaging assignments as needed. Clean work station and replenish all supplies.
• Clean machine with alcohol between each medication packaging Hand/Strip/Card packaging Double-check accuracy of all medications before beginning packaging process.
• Record all quantities and expiration dates in designated log area.
• Obtain pharmacist check. Place completed stock on shelf and return any unused medication to the appropriate area in the pharmacy.
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA. Management Responsibilities: None Physical Demands: May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.
• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear normal voice sounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.
• Work Environment: Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment.

Experience

• Ability to physically perform light lifting
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions Visual acuity
• Basic math skills
• Pharmacy technician license if required in the state
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Education

• Verifiable HS Diploma or GED
• Active California Pharmacy Tech license (no trainee license allowed)