Bilingual Pharmacy Technician (Part -Time)

Overview:

The Bilingual Pharmacy Technician will assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications. The Pharmacy Technician will also help Pharmacists provide patient care and education. This is a "part-time" clinic-based position located in McAllen, TX (300 S. 2nd St.)

No weekends or holidays! The work schedule will consist of at minimum, 20 hours weekly. Additional hours may be requested as needed. The pharmacy hours of operation are Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 8:30AM - 5:30PM and Tues: 8:30AM to 8PM. The work schedule will vary during these timeframes.

About the Role:

Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals

Place the product into a container

Affix the label or labels to the container

Package/repackage as needed

Type prescription label(s) or enter prescription information into a computer record system

Verify/re-verify insurance benefits

Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships

Answer incoming and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.

Clearly write routine reports and correspondence

Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions

Coordinate prescription deliveries

Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions

Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals

Additional responsibilities as needed

About the You:

Bilingual fluency in Spanish is required

High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field

One or more years of related Pharmacy Technician experience

Must be currently registered with the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) in Texas

State "Certified" as a Pharmacy Technician required

National Pharmacy Technician certification through an accredited certification program is preferred

Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm

Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred

Familiarity with Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR) such as EPIC, NextGen, CERNER, etc. preferred

Must be reliable with good attendance, have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

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