Pharmacy Tech

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manipulative, repetitive non-discretionary tasks under the supervision of a pharmacist. Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.

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 inquiries to a pharmacist.
Performs other duties as assigned.