Pharmacy Technician Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee license.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credentials through PTCB or ExCPT within 60 days of hire.
• Remain in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Pharmacy, including maintaining registration and paying required fees.
• 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.

Nice To Haves

• 3–6 months of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting.
• Ability to perform simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
• Familiarity with medications, including generic and trade names, methods of administration, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems.

Responsibilities

• Restock automated dispensing machines (ADSs) and floor-stock medications, following relevant Epic workflows such as loading medications, dispensing doses, dispense tracking, and fulfilling cart-fill items.
• Deliver medications in compliance with DEA, DPH, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Prepare and deliver IV medications in accordance with Federal USP 797 and USP 800 standards; maintain IV admixture records and sterile-area cleanliness, and complete relevant quality assurance processes.
• Compound non-sterile products and repackage bulk medication supplies into unit-of-use packaging in accordance with Federal USP 795 and USP 800 standards.
• Check pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets for expired medications and ensure expired or damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA, and NIOSH regulations.
• Participate in the continued training of, and provide mentorship to, students and pharmacy technicians.
• Communicate with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications.

Benefits

• Compensation may include shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, or overtime pay, as applicable.
• Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.