Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem (PRN) - Santa Rita Jail

Overview:

VytlOne (formerly Maxor National Pharmacy Services Corporation) is seeking a highly competent, customer service oriented, per diem (PRN) Pharmacy Technician to work in the Santa Rita Jail Pharmacy. VytlOne manages the pharmacy. No weekends or evening shifts!

 

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Tech must have good working knowledge of general responsibilities of a pharmacy technician related to filling orders for unit doses, pre-packaging pharmaceuticals, DEA controlled substances, supplemental medications, emergency kits, and general stock requisitions. Will perform various related pharmacy duties including quality improvement activities and staff training. This position will be located within a correctional facility.  

 

Position Location

Santa Rita Jail Pharmacy located in Dublin, CA 94568

 

About VytlOne

VytlOne is a leading pharmacy care solutions company dedicated to improving patient outcomes and lowering the total cost of care through our clinically integrated set of pharmacy care services. Our teams help optimize the pharmacy experience for patients, our customers, their employees, and members whether it's through our customized pharmacy benefit offerings; providing access to prescription medications and therapies through our home delivery and specialty pharmacies; or delivering clinical and financial value with our end-to-end pharmacy management solutions. With a legacy of exceptional service and deep clinical and pharmacy expertise, VytlOne has been a trusted partner enabling pharmacy care since 1926.

 

Responsibilities:

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.  This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position): 

1. Assist pharmacists in providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy services.
2. Provide friendly and cooperative patient service.
3. Enter patient data accurately.
4. Answer telephones quickly and with courtesy.
5. Pull and count medication from shelves accurately according to label generated at time of dispensing for final check by Pharmacist.
6. Participate in pharmacy orientation programs, training programs for Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy staff meetings, in-service educational programs and other committees and functions as required by the facility and pharmacy department.
7. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy.
8. Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
9. Assist in inventory control such as auditing receipt of goods, inventorying, stocking, pricing, monitoring usage, and correcting pricing and quantities in the computer.
10. Remove, pick up, and/or deliver drug orders if necessary.
11. Inform the pharmacist of any alerts form the pharmacy system, such as contraindications, interactions, and allergies.
12. Verify NDC number to pull and count medications.
13. Participate in activities resolving unsafe and unsanitary practices.
14. Issue supplies to other pharmacies or departments as needed.
15. Pre-pack and document medications accurately as needed.
16. Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
17. Work cooperatively with other staff members to enhance the team concept.
18. Maintains regular attendance according to established policies.
19. Must pass and maintain security clearances as required by client(s).
20. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

Education:   High school diploma or equivalent.  Must be nationally certified and registered as a pharmacy technician in California.

 

Experience:   A minimum of 1 year of experience in pharmacy operations.  Correctional health or inpatient experience preferable.

• Proven track record of exemplary customer service
• Computer experience mandatory
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, to interact with a wide variety of individuals to successfully provide optimal patient care
• Ability to operate various pharmacy software programs/equipment proficiently.

Provides integrated pharmacy management and benefit solutions to health systems.