PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, Per Diem
About The Position
Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is a 170-bed acute care hospital serving the greater Truckee Meadows. The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist in providing medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel. Duties include filling physician medication orders and prescriptions for oral, rectal, topical, and injectable medications; preparing intravenous solutions and admixtures using aseptic technique in a Laminar Air Flow hood; calculating medication dosages for patients ranging from newborns to older adults; typing labels; preparing and filing charge slips; and performing related duties. The position is per diem and offers a convenient schedule.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved Pharmacy Technician school or have equivalent work experience.
- PTCB certification.
- At least two years of experience; hospital experience is preferred.
- Licensed by the Nevada Board of Pharmacy.
- Experience with pharmacy automation and knowledge of reporting features, such as optimization, load/unload, and nursing narcotic access.
- Experience with automated pharmacy systems.
- Experience with an IV Laminar Flow Hood, or willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital-setting experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Pharmacist in providing medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
- Calculate figures and amounts related to dosage calculations when filling prescriptions for patients from newborns through elderly populations.
- Prepare intravenous solutions and admixtures, using aseptic technique in a Laminar Air Flow hood as required.
- Assist in filling prescriptions and physician medication orders for oral, rectal, topical, and injectable use.
- Type medication labels and prepare and file charge slips.
- Perform other related duties.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- Tuition reimbursement/repayment program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
