Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem Weekends

Kindred Healthcare•Los Angeles, CA

16h•$23 - $31

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or a Registered Pharmacist. The position prepares and dispenses medications, including intravenous and irrigating-solution additives, using aseptic technique and a laminar air flow hood as required. The technician prepares labels, charge slips, IV packs, reports, and medication records; processes related charges and computer entries; and supports pharmacy inventory, supply storage, medication returns, and stock rotation. The role also includes delivering IV solutions, maintaining the IV refrigerator temperature log, cleaning equipment, and sterilizing glassware. The position is per diem and scheduled for weekends. The posted pay range is $23 to $31.17 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State certification or licensure if required by the state.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clinical staff.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good math and science skills.
Good stress-coping skills.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in processing prescription orders, with minimum word-processing skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepare labels.
Fill orders with the correct medications and prepare unit-of-use doses when possible.
Process records of medication and equipment dispensed to patients, compute charges, and enter data in the computer.
Prepare intravenous (IV) packs and generate required reports, including IV pick and production reports; perform backup procedures correctly.
Recycle products as appropriate, update preparation and expiration dates on recycled products, and date, time, and initial all vials for reuse.
Prioritize work, deliver IV solutions to the proper locations, restock and rotate stock, and properly dispose of non-recyclable solutions.
Maintain the IV refrigerator temperature log.
Receive and store incoming supplies.
Count stock and enter data in the computer to maintain inventory records.
Return medications to stock, rotate stock, and fill nursing-floor requisitions in a timely manner.
Calculate appropriate medication doses for adult and geriatric patients.
Clean equipment and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
Perform other related duties as assigned.