Pharmacy Tech I (Per Diem) - Pharmacy
About The Position
Under the leadership of the department director and/or assistant director of pharmacy operations, the pharmacy technician assists with pharmacy department activities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. The role includes supporting pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical care and requires professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, attention to safety, good customer relations, fiscal responsibility, and broad pharmacy knowledge. The position is per diem and requires weekend and major holiday work. It requires driving for employees assigned to company vehicles for offsite medication deliveries and Pyxis maintenance. Those employees must meet the stated California driver’s license, driving-record, and DMV pull-notice requirements. The pay range is $37.06 to $49.58, based on applicable experience. Shift differentials are $2.17 per hour for evening shifts and $3.26 per hour for night shifts.
Requirements
- At least three years of pharmacy technician experience.
- Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.
- A State of California Pharmacy Technician license or undergraduate California Pharmacist Intern license.
- Pass orientation and the initial competency assessment before independently performing duties requiring the applicable skill.
- Complete and pass all annual competencies.
- For employees assigned to drive company vehicles, possess a valid California driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record of three points or less, and participate in the DMV pull-notice program.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification; if not already held, it must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain patient records and drug profiles.
- Prepare unit dose medications.
- Perform non-sterile compounding and associated basic math.
- Enter data into pharmacy computer systems.
- Fill and manage automated dispensing devices.
- Assist pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical care.
- For employees assigned to offsite duties, deliver medications and maintain Pyxis systems.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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