Technician-Pharmacy-Per Diem Varied-Temecula Valley Hospital

UHS•Temecula, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the pharmacists in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policy and California State law. They will maintain close working communication with pharmacists and other Pharmacy technicians regarding the various department programs. Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for preparing drug orders according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame. The Technician operates automation technology, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, (Pyxis, computers, unit dose machines, etc). The Pharmacy Tech issues controlled substances, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law. Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
High School Graduate/Equivalent
Basic typing abilities
Current CA Pharmacy Technician Certification or CA Intern Pharmacist license

Nice To Haves

1-3 year of Hospital experience.
Technical School/ 1-2 Year College/ Associate’s Degree
PTCB designation of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain current thereafter

Responsibilities

Preparing drug orders according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame.
Operating automation technology, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, (Pyxis, computers, unit dose machines, etc).
Issuing controlled substances, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to patient care areas and maintaining records as required by law.
Performing the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control.