Pharmacy Technician - Oakland - San Leandro, CA Compensation: $20 - $23 hourly Overview: Nexus HR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician with strong experience in a fast-paced Long-Term Care, Retail, and/or Specialty pharmacy setting, and must have a California State License. About the job The Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in supporting pharmacy operations within a fast-paced Long-Term Care, Retail, and/orSpecialty pharmacy environment. This position is responsible for processing prescriptions, coordinating medication deliveries, managing insurance and billing tasks, maintaining inventory, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all pharmacy regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process prescriptions, insurance information, and customer records accurately.
- Perform data entry, prescription typing, and medication order preparation.
- Schedule patient refills and coordinate prescription deliveries.
- Conduct insurance eligibility verification and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Process and post account payments.
- Fill, package, and prepare medications for pharmacist verification.
- Assist with inventory management, medication reordering, and stock organization.
- Organize delivery schedules and maintain delivery staging areas.
- Respond to customer inquiries in person and over the phone.
- Maintain prescription records and perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and pharmacy policies regarding patient confidentiality.
- Support pharmacy operations to meet established quality, productivity, and service standards.
Qualifications:
- An active California Pharmacy Technician License is required.
- Minimum of 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience or comparable healthcare/pharmacy experience.
- Experience in Long-Term Care, Retail, and/or Specialty pharmacy settings preferred.
- Strong knowledge of prescription terminology, medications, and pharmacy procedures.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Proficient typing and data entry skills.
- Ability to calculate dosage quantities and days' supply accurately.
- Ability to identify commonly used generic medications, routes of administration, and prescription abbreviations.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
Benefits:
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid Leave