Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem Variable)

CHOC • Orange, CA

2d • $24 - $25

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists, according to standard procedures: prepares medications pursuant to physician orders, performs sterile and non-sterile compounding in the Main Pharmacy, repackages bulk medication in unit dose form, restocks automatic dispensing machines, answers phone calls and troubleshoots questions within the scope of their practice, participates in inventory management activities, conducts regular unit inspections, maintains appropriate records and documentations, and routinely participates in departmental educational initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) weeks of Pharmacy externship training or one year of inpatient/outpatient Pharmacy experience.
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Graduated from an ASHP accredited program OR non ASHP accredited program + 240 hours of externship, OR two (2) years of inpatient/outpatient hospital experience with a state license.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding (sterile and non-sterile)
• Proficiency in pharmaceutical math calculations
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• California Pharmacy Technician License.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of inpatient pediatric Pharmacy experience.
• Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technology.
• Familiarity with Automated Dispensing Cabinet use and other IV workflow automation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation (CSPT)
• Pharmacy Technician Board Certification CPhT.

Responsibilities

• prepares medications pursuant to physician orders
• performs sterile and non-sterile compounding in the Main Pharmacy
• repackages bulk medication in unit dose form
• restocks automatic dispensing machines
• answers phone calls and troubleshoots questions within the scope of their practice
• participates in inventory management activities
• conducts regular unit inspections
• maintains appropriate records and documentations
• routinely participates in departmental educational initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED