Pharmacy Technician

Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.

About Us
• Patient-Centered Care: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Social Services
• Research focused: Community Based Participatory grant-funded research programs; we are a Native American Research Center of Health (NARCH).
• Accredited as an ambulatory health care center by AAAHC

Our Philosophy
At IHC, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to achieve their healthcare goals. We strive to treat the whole person using a multifaceted approach to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing.

Our Benefits
PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution; company-paid life and disability insurance; malpractice coverage for providers; 403B retirement with company matching; generous PTO and Sick time; 14 paid holidays; paid jury service; and paid bereavement leave; reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units. Our facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Reports To: Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Function: Non-Clinical

Classification: Regular, Full-time 

Schedule: Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE

8:30am - 5:00pm and 10am - 6:30pm varying shifts

Location: Onsite, position may be assigned to work at both IHC locations

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, performs assigned duties in support of the Pharmacy Department with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and patient safety. Provides extraordinary care to patients and staff through friendly, caring, courteous, and professional services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job position. Duties and responsibilities may change (be assigned or removed) at any time with or without notice.

1. Assist with preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications and supplies in accordance with valid prescriptions.

2. Process records of medications and supplies dispensed to patients, computes applicable charges, submits insurance claims, and enters data in pharmacy computer program.

3. Obtain and update Medi-Cal, Medicare, and other insurance claims data regularly.

4. Calculate correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.

5. Organize and maintain pharmacy files, ensuring they remain updated and are easily accessible. Prepares and files daily records containing information on prescriptions prepared.

6. Ring up sales for prescription pick up, collect