Pharmacy Technician (Nights)
About The Position
The shift for this position will start at 8:30pm. It is a 10h hour shift. This night shift schedule will be 7 on/7 off. The Pharmacy Tech 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.
- Proficient in English, verbal and written communications skills, and pharmaceutical calculations.
- Must be able to type and accurately perform computer entry.
- 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.)
- CPhT – Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation (CSPT).
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
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary levels and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
