Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

APLA Health provides quality healthcare, life-saving services, camaraderie, compassion, and comfort to all who come through our doors. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing personalized and compassionate free and low-cost medical services, tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. APLA Health serves as a medical home providing an array of integrated healthcare services through 71,000+ billable patient visits and nearly 10,000 enabling services visits each year. Services provided include: medical, dental, behavioral health and HIV care; pharmacy; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; For people living with HIV, APLA Health offers housing support; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; Medical Insurance~ Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)~ Long Term Disability~ Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance~ Employee Assistance Program~ Flexible Spending Accounts~11 Paid Holidays~4 Personal Days~Metro reimbursement or free parking~ Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement PlanThis position will pay $25.60 - $28.82 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Technician will assist in the practice of pharmacy Prescription data entry, packaging medications (ie pouring, counting, filling), orderly filing of complete orders, all in full compliance of Federal, State and local laws. Inventory management including placing orders, maintaining sufficient supply, receiving, storing, and disposition. Cash handling, basic operations surrounding point-of-sale, opening and closing procedures. Models and delivers outstanding customer service experience for patients. Performs nonclinical outreaches to patients and facilitates appropriate documentation if needed. Develops and maintains good relationships with clinic staff at all locations. Assist pharmacist in the coordination of clinical services, including but not limited to vaccinations, screening questionnaires, medical device set-up. Assists in maintaining pharmacy as clean, orderly, and functional, including appropriate external and internal appearances. Special projects as assigned by pharmacist. Training and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and 6 months experience working as a Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) required upon hire date or within 90 days of hire. Basic pharmaceutical calculations such as sufficient quantity and days supply. Adequate computers skills. Insurance plans and claims resolution skills. Capable of initiating prior authorization process. Participate in quality improvement measures, including alerting pharmacist of any erroneous events immediately. Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of materials weighing 25 pounds or less. Packaging delivery orders of various sizes and temperature requirements. Daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. Working with patients plus clinics providing clinical HIV and STI services. Travel potential for work related purposes. The use of a personal vehicle requires possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance. COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption.