Pharmacy Technician

AP Professionals is searching for a contract, bilingual Pharmacy Technician! The Pharmacy Technician supports staff pharmacists in the daily operations of the pharmacy. Responsibilities may include customer service, preparing prescription orders, delivering medications to patients (when applicable), assisting with inventory management, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy’s dispensing area.

This is a full time contract opportunity and is 100% onsite; must be bilingual. Pay will range from $19 to $21 per hour, based on experience. This is an immediate need, starting as soon as possible.

Script Data Entry

• Review the refill queue and process prescription refill requests.
• Contact prescribers for refill authorizations as necessary.
• Input insurance details, along with patient and provider demographic information.
• Monitor the Processing Exceptions queue for unresolved denied claims and notify the Third Party Specialist when appropriate.
• Direct workflow tasks to the appropriate team members or processes.

Filling

• Check the fill queue regularly to identify and prioritize prescriptions for filling.
• Organize prescription batches by patient for pharmacist verification. This may include:
  • Counting and transferring medications into prescription vials or using manufacturer packaging
  • Applying labels to each dispensing unit
  • Affixing any required auxiliary labels
  • Following batch preparation procedures per workflow
  • Using an alternative counting surface for medications with allergy potential
  • Verifying medication accuracy and checking expiration dates
  • Referring medications requiring measurement to a pharmacist or pharmacy intern

Dispensing (Point of Sale)

• Confirm patient demographic information on all point-of-sale transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Request valid identification when required by law.
  • Patients without proper identification should be referred to a pharmacist.
• Ensure pharmacist consultation for all new or modified prescriptions.
• Offer pharmacist counseling for all other prescription pickups.
• Provide secure packaging for all transactions and prepare items for shipping when necessary.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations and laws (e.g., controlled substances, Combat Methamphetamine Act, HIPAA).

Miscellaneous

• Demonstrate respect for and commitment to diversity and inclusivity across all dimensions, including but not limited to background, culture, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, experiences, and viewpoints.
• Exhibit and uphold the One Trillium values, behaviors, and business practices throughout the organization.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all protected information related to patients, clients, employees, and proprietary operations.
• Meet departmental performance standards and actively participate in compliance audits, process improvement, and quality initiatives when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree and/or Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
• Additional relevant coursework or education is a plus.

• 1–3 years of retail experience preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency (spoken, read, or written) required.

• Strong computer skills, organizational abilities, and interpersonal communication required.
• Must be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities or expressions.
• Full access to confidential medical records and HIV-related information is required as part of this role.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality standards, both within and outside the facility, is essential.