Job Description
Join MediCare Plus Pharmacy, Bakersfield's premier healthcare employer, as a Lead Pharmacy Technician. We offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your expertise directly impacts patient care. Our state-of-the-art facility on Health Avenue provides cutting-edge technology and collaborative teams dedicated to excellence.
Why Apply?
• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Full benefits package (medical/dental/vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Accurately dispense prescription medications under pharmacist supervision
- Manage inventory, ordering, and controlled substance documentation
- Provide exceptional patient counseling on medication usage
- Train and mentor junior pharmacy technicians
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, DEA, and pharmacy board regulations
- Operate automated dispensing systems and pharmacy software
- Collaborate with healthcare providers for medication therapy management
Qualifications
- Active California Pharmacy Technician license
- Minimum 3 years retail/hospital pharmacy experience
- CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in pharmacy management software (e.g., QS1, Omnicell)
- Background check and immunization records required