Job Description
Join our award-winning team at MediCare Plus Pharmacy, where innovation meets compassionate care. We're seeking a dedicated Lead Pharmacy Technician to drive excellence in prescription processing, patient counseling, and inventory management in our state-of-the-art San Jose facility. Enjoy competitive benefits, continuing education support, and a collaborative environment that values your expertise.
Responsibilities
- Accurately prepare and dispense prescription medications under pharmacist supervision
- Manage inventory control, including ordering, receiving, and tracking controlled substances
- Provide exceptional patient counseling on medication usage and side effects
- Operate automated dispensing systems and maintain prescription records
- Train and mentor junior pharmacy technicians
- Ensure compliance with DEA, HIPAA, and pharmacy board regulations
- Coordinate with healthcare providers for prescription clarification
Qualifications
- Active California Pharmacy Technician license
- 2+ years of retail/hospital pharmacy experience
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential preferred
- Strong knowledge of prescription processing systems (e.g., QS1, Omnicell)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
- Basic computer proficiency with EMR systems