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Los Angeles LGBT Center·Los Angeles, California
Pharmacy Technician II · $23 - $30/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 80 posted pharmacy roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 18th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 27% below the Los Angeles, California median for pharmacy roles.
The Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists with nondiscretionary tasks such as packaging, labeling, and mixing pharmaceuticals. They also handle clerical functions including patient data entry, billing, and resolving prior authorization issues.
Position: #770166
Program: Pharmacy
Department: Health Services
Reports to: Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
$1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6pm-6am
Status: Non-Exempt, Union
Probation: 90 days
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan
Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
As the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of LGBT medical and mental health services, we help LGBTQ people lead healthier, happier lives, by keeping their minds and body well. All services are free or low cost. We’re also one of the few Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation with providers who specialize in primary care for LGBTQ people and with a research team working to advance the care and treatment of people in our community.
The Pharmacy Technician II assists Pharmacists in the performance of pharmacy related duties. Under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other nondiscretionary tasks within established standards and guidelines. The Pharmacist Technician II may also perform clerical functions.
• Nondiscretionary Tasks
o Remove drug or drugs from stock.
o Count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals.
o Place product into container.
o Affix label or labels to container.
o Package and repackage.
Candidates must hold a current California Pharmacy Technician License and possess two to three years of experience in a professional medical environment. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with LGBTQ-relevant issues are required.
o Collect, enter, and update patient data into pharmacy management system for prescription and billing processing including but not limited to third party payers, delivery preferences, allergies, etc.
o Process prescriptions and ensure that third party adjudication process is complete in accordance with Los Angeles LGBT Center procedure.
o Interact with patients, external pharmacies, medical providers, other staff members, etc. in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner to optimize customer service in the pharmacy.
o Prepares and processes prior authorization, treatment authorization requests and other payment issues. works closely with third party payers, medical providers and clients to resolve issues.
o Assists pharmacist in performing audit control functions such as the review of drug usage records.
o Prepares prescription orders for mail order or delivery as required.
o Receive and store incoming supplies, count stock, and enter data into pharmacy management system according to Center procedure.
o Assist with the maintenance of all paperwork and filing as required.
o Assist with monthly inventory count as required.
o Help maintain clean, orderly, environment in the Pharmacy.
o Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and other meetings as needed.
o Other duties as assigned.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.
The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org [jobs@lalgbtcenter.org]
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.