Pharmacy Technician (Torrance)

Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose : We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees :

• Competitive Pay
• 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Fun Company Events

Description of Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and consistent with California state pharmacy regulations to provide non-discretionary tasks, the Pharmacy Desk Technician prepares pharmacy orders for filling, maintains work areas, follows up on narcotic scripts, and enters medication profiles in a timely manner.

Reporting Relationship

Pharmacy Technician Assistant Manager

Scope of Supervision

None

Responsibilities Include the Following :

1. Refills :

Placing calls to the patient to coordinate a timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceuticals and supplies.

Request lab results from doctors, laboratories, and home health agencies.

Process enteral refills.

2. Perform data entry :

Perform data entry of patient medication profiles and patient chart audits

Discharge patients from CPR+ at the end of therapy

3. Pharmacy Liaison :

Act as liaison for the Pharmacy department

Communicate with doctors, nurses, and hospitals regarding patient care

Perform triplicate request and being able to follow up in a timely matter

Being able to communicate well with the pharmacy staff and supervisor

Coordinate triplicate requests and their documentation as appropriate including exemption forms for all narcotic patients

4. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.

5. Participate in the pharmacys Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.

6. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.

7. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.

8. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.

9. Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.

10. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

11. Comply with and adhere to the standards of this role as required by ACHC, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, Home Health Guidelines (Title 22), Medicare, Infusion Nurses Society, NHIA and other regulatory agencies, as applicable.

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist and may not be performed by a pharmacy desk technician :

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.

2. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.

3. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.

4. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.

5. Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.

6. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in layman terms.

Education and / or Experience :

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Premier Infusion Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion Healthcare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $21.00 per hour

Schedule :

Work Location : In person