Per Diem Pharmacy Technician (9279C) University Health Services #87859

Per Diem Pharmacy Technician (9279C) University Health Services #87859

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At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and providing space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

UC Berkeley’s University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service providing fully accredited, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. UHS manages the student health insurance and workers’ compensation insurance programs.

UC Berkeley’s University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service providing fully accredited, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through a network of community specialists and hospitals. UHS manages the student health insurance and workers’ compensation insurance programs.

Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness, emotional distress and injury on studies and work. Coupled with health promotion and public health programs, UHS reaches all segments of the Berkeley campus community. Learn more about UHS by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Director, the Per Diem Pharmacy Technician performs a full range of duties in an outpatient/community retail pharmacy setting and is able to perform all general tasks expected of a pharmacy technician according to standards established by UC Berkeley’s University Health Services (UHS) Department of Pharmacy and the California State Board of Pharmacy.

The Per Diem Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacists in entering and filling prescription orders, record keeping and billing; maintaining inventory levels; and checking out prescriptions to UHS patients. Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties. Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy regulations for both California and the federal government.

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills working with both patients and professionals required.

This job will remain open until filled.

• Completion of Prescription Orders:
  Receives prescription and OTC orders from prescribers; enters prescription information accurately; fills pharmacist-verified orders quickly and accurately; records and processes refill requests
• Inventory Control:
  Orders medications and supplies and stocks pharmacy appropriately and in a cost effective manner; checks supplies and medications and restocks as appropriate; accurately maintains purchase records; removes expired and otherwise unusable medications from pharmacy and clinics; returns all prescription to stock if not picked up within 7 business days
• Cashiering and Clerk Functions:
  Provides excellent customer service to patients, clinic staff and outside providers; able to triage calls quickly and effectively; refers…