Job Description

Overview

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world’s largest distributors of healthcare systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician

Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Location: West Sacramento, CA 95605

Duration: 3 months Contract with potential for temp-to-hire conversion

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $26/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday; after 4 weeks, schedule may change to Sunday–Thursday based on business needs (Sunday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday: 1:30 PM–10:00 PM). Mandatory overtime may be required.

Overview

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to accurately and efficiently fill prescription requests in a high-volume automated refill environment. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, this individual will prepare, package, and distribute medications in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining precision, focus, and compliance with all quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules according to computer-generated instructions.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine correct medication quantities.
• Replenish automated dispensing cells, scanning product barcodes and entering expiration and lot details.
• Conduct quality assurance checks for expired or damaged products to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assist with inventory audits and weekly cycle counts, including root cause analysis for discrepancies.
• Prepare and handle cold chain and specialty prescriptions according to proper handling and packing protocols.
• Support packing and shipping operations while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.
• Identify and escalate workflow or process issues to management as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Active California Pharmacy Technician License required
• PTCB National Certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience in a pharmacy, retail, or customer service setting (Externships and academic programs not counted toward experience requirement)

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA laws
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and multitask efficiently under time pressure
• Basic math and computer proficiency, including barcode scanning
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and hand trucks/dollies
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

Recruiter Contact Info

Sajag Bhardwaj

sajag.bhardwaj@ameritconsulting.com

I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

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