Pharmacy Tech

Eisenhower Health • Rancho Mirage, CA

26d • $21 - $31

About The Position

Performs manipulative, repetitive non-discretionary tasks under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after March 1, 2025
• California Board of Pharmacy Technician (PHT) License
• Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Ability to perform procedures and techniques relating to manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of drug products
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Basic math skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the identification of drugs, drug dosages, routes of administration, dosage forms and storage requirements
• Knowledge of hospital Pharmacy operations
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage, purchasing, preparation, transcription, delivery and return
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing and record keeping of medications
• Written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Experience as Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Accepts and performs unassigned technician functions when requested.
• Applies department procedures for purchasing, storage, preparation, dispensing, transcription, delivery, and crediting medications.
• Applies department procedures to manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of drug products.
• Communicates to the purchasing agent unexpected low inventory levels in a timely manner.
• Completes hospital competency testing and Net Learning assignments on time.
• Manages controlled substances, in accordance with department procedures.
• Performs required documentation duties and recognizes generic/brand names.
• Follows through with Pharmacist instructions.
• Keeps working areas clean and orderly.
• Performs automatic dispensing cabinets inventory functions accurately as assigned in a timely manner.
• Performs calculations required for common dosage determination.
• Prepares unit-dose packages from bulk stock in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Promptly answers telephone calls using hospital scripting protocol.
• Provides telephone inquirers with timely information about storage, purchasing, preparation, transcription, dispensing, delivery and return question.
• Refers all clinical and pharmacologic inquires to a pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees