You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves a variety of crucial responsibilities, including managing patient communications, overseeing prescription processing, dispensing medications, and handling packaging for outgoing orders. The ideal candidate will switch between these duties, ensuring seamless and efficient pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Phones
  • Handle a mix of inbound and outbound calls with patients.
  • Communicate with patients to gather necessary information for processing prescriptions, refills, accessing benefits, and applying co-pay card charges.
  • Obtain prior authorizations, initiate requests, track progress, expedite responses from insurance carriers and payers, and keep patients continuously informed.
  • Process self-pay payments over the phone for fertility medications.
• Dispensing
  • Provide in-person customer service to local patients picking up medications onsite.
  • Locate, dispense, package, and label prescribed medications.
• Packing
  • Prepare and pack orders for shipping via FedEx.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• CA Pharmacy technician license.

Qualifications

• Experience with customer service.
• Good customer service and computer skills.
• Bilingual (especially with Mandarin or Cantonese) - Preferred.
• Understanding of Pharmacy insurance - Preferred.

Experience

• 1+ years of Pharmacy Tech experience, ideally retail pharmacy experience.
• Retail or specialty pharmacy experience - Preferred.

Skills

• Good customer service skills.
• Computer skills.

Schedule / Shift

This is a full-time position with approximately 40 hours per week.

• Regular hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9am-6:30pm; availability to work any 8-hour shift within that window (e.g., 9-5, 9:30-6, 10-6:30) is required.
• Once a month, expected to work Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.