Packaging Technician

Job Title: Packaging Technician
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job Duration: 2-3 Months (possibility of extension)
Payrate: $23.00/ hr. on w2
Shifts:
2 - 2nd shift 1:00pm - 9:30pm
2 - AM shift 10:00am - 6:30pm

Job Summary:

• Candidate will take the Rx and fill the prescription appropriately and send off to shipping.
• This is an entry level role, someone who has done an externship at a pharmacy would be a good candidate.
• They do not have to have had any work experience.
• Performs packaging tasks and the related activities in support of the medication dispensing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow daily packaging assignments.
• Complete extemporaneous packaging assignments as needed.
• Clean work station and replenish all supplies.
• Clean machine with alcohol between each medication packaging.
• Hand/Strip/Card packaging.
• Double-check accuracy of all medications before beginning packaging process.
• Record all quantities and expiration dates in designated log area.
• Obtain pharmacist check.
• Place completed stock on shelf and return any unused medication to the appropriate area in the pharmacy.
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.

Education:

• Verifiable HS Diploma or GED.
• Active California Pharmacy Tech license (no trainee license allowed).

Licensure Requirement:

• Candidates need to have an active Pharmacy Technician license in the state of CA, with no hits, sanctions or history.
• They have to have a valid license, not a trainee license.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.
• Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment.

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

• Ability to physically perform light lifting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Visual acuity.
• Basic math skills.
• Pharmacy technician license if required in the state.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous technician experience.

Physical Demands:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.
• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• Visual acuity to see and read fine prints.
• Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear normal voice sounds.