Pharmacy Technician

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.

Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others.  FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.   

The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem) to work under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy clerk assists in the operation of the clinic pharmacy, including computerized control system, and all necessary tasks

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately maintains inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies, storing under proper conditions of refrigeration and security, and re-order as needed. Disposes unclaimed medication and documents on required log.

• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements. Enter information on all drugs and manufacturers into the computer, and maintain all computer files. Registers eligible patients via med data system and complete application.

• Follows up to ensure that medications are received for applications sent. Maintains log of all med data medication that is received.

• Generates prescription labels and receipts, including the entering of all necessary information into the computer.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs routine maintenance and refilling of medication to the pharmacy robot cell.

• Process drug shipments, including unpacking, affixing price stickers, stocking of shelves and refrigerator, and paper work on invoices.

• Responsible for general housekeeping of pharmacy area according to established maintenance schedule.

• Schedules appointments for patients deemed eligible for med data services and patients in need of refills. Informs patient when medication is ready for pick up. Responsible for receiving payments from patients and reporting the total sale at the end of the day.

Requirements:

• California Pharmacy Technician License.

• Formal training as a Pharmacy Technician.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Basic computer literacy (i.e., use a system to manage and schedule appointments, and access electronic medical record information).

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement are governed by policy.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full-Time

• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits

• Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance

• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:

21.00 - 23.25

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.