Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician supports the safe and efficient operation of a healthcare pharmacy by assisting with medication preparation, inventory management, prescription processing, and patient service activities under the direction and supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician must demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with the preparation and dispensing of medications in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations.

• Receive, process, and accurately enter prescription and medication information into pharmacy systems.

• Prepare medication orders for pharmacist verification.

• Assist with medication packaging, labeling, counting, and distribution.

• Verify patient information and prescription details to support accurate medication processing.

• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.

• Assist with maintaining medication and supply inventories.

• Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or expired products, and assist with inventory replenishment.

• Properly store medications and pharmacy supplies according to established requirements.

• Support medication safety and quality-control procedures.

• Communicate professionally with patients, pharmacists, providers, and other healthcare team members.

• Respond to patient questions within the scope of the Pharmacy Technician role and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist when appropriate.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive health information.

• Follow infection-control, workplace safety, and pharmacy security procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional pharmacy environment.

• Follow all applicable federal, state, and organizational pharmacy policies and procedures.

• Perform other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

• Completion of an accredited or recognized Pharmacy Technician training program.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Pharmacy Technician license/registration with the applicable state Board of Pharmacy.

• Preferred: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.

Experience

• Approximately 3 years of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

• Experience in a healthcare, outpatient, retail, or clinical pharmacy environment is beneficial.

Language & Communication Requirements

• Bilingual communication skills required in at least one of the following combinations:

  • English/Spanish

  • English/Arabic

  • English/Tagalog

  • English/Vietnamese

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients and healthcare team members.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, medication names, and common pharmacy procedures.

• Ability to accurately enter and maintain medication and patient information.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a healthcare team.

• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn pharmacy management systems.

• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.

• Requires frequent interaction with patients, pharmacists, providers, and other healthcare professionals.

• May require prolonged periods of standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.

• Must follow applicable pharmacy, workplace safety, infection-control, and confidentiality requirements.

Assignment Details

• Job Type: Temporary

• Assignment Length: Approximately 3 months

• Schedule: Monday Friday, approximately 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

• Location: Outpatient healthcare/pharmacy setting in California