Pharmacy Technician GVHC Temp (Merced GVHC Pharmacy)

Merced, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 23 - 24

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Golden Valley Health Centers is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician available to assist the Merced Pharmacy by covering from 11/2025 - 05/2026. The Pharmacy Technician will work a Monday - Saturday varied full-time schedule working shifts between 7:30am - 7:00pm with an hour lunch. THIS IS A TEMP POSITION

The Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist in the performance of pharmacy related duties. Under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician performs packaging manipulative repetitive or other nondiscretionary tasks within established standards and guidelines. The Pharmacy Technician may also perform clerical functions.

Compensation: $23.56 $24.74an hour

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2000 Individual; $4000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max) excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match FSA plans gym discounts and so much more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the pharmacist to support the delivery of safe effective medication therapy
Removing medications from stock counting repackaging affixing labels to the container(s) and presents to the Pharmacist for verification.
Clerical functions: Collects enters and updates patient specific data into pharmacy systems for prescription and billing processing including but not limited to third party payers delivery preferences allergies etc.
Processes prescriptions and ensures that third party adjudication process is complete in accordance with GVHC procedures.
Assists Patients at the cash register.
Interacts with all patients external pharmacies medical providers other staff members a professional friendly and courteous manner to optimize customer service and patient outcomes.
Call patients to remind them to pick up their medications and coordinate delivery.
Prepares and processes prior authorization treatment authorization requests and other payment issues.
Assists in performing audit control functions.
Stocking pharmacy supplies on the appropriate shelf.
Receives and stores incoming supplies counts stock and enters data into management system(s).
Assist with the maintenance of all paperwork and filing as required.
Maintains orderly clean environment in the Pharmacy.
Perform other Duties as assigned.

Min. Qualifications

Excellent Communication Skills ability to successfully interact with patients family members and staff
Ability to use electronic health records and pharmacy management software interact collaboratively with medical care team and other staff members; collect data and participate in relevant reporting processes.

Physical Demands

Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and push 100 pounds on wheels. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. High manual dexterity. Reach above shoulder level bend squat sit stand stoop crouch reach kneel twist/turn and good finger sensation. Hearing adequate for phone work and clear speech for staff and patient communication.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Education/Experience Requirements

High School graduate or GED Pharmacy Technician Certification one year of experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR Certification
Previous high volume retail pharmacy experience preferred.
Acceptable driving record reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Required Experience: