Alameda Hospital Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem, Varied shift, 8hours

Alameda Health System; California; On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to handle drug distribution and sterile admixture throughout the hospital under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role includes patient billing processes and essential clerical functions to support the department’s operations.

Key duties include sterile product preparation, inventory management with Pyxis, processing medication orders, unit-dose packaging, and daily system reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Current State of California Pharmacy Technician License required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, process, and prepare sterile parental products.
• Perform billing functions for all patient classifications and types.
• Interpret and process physician's medication orders accurately.
• Replace stock to the floors and manage Pyxis/Narcotic inventory.
• Document all manipulations of Schedule II drugs.
• Pre-package bulk medications into unit-dose packaging.
• Generate daily reports from pharmacy system software.
• Conduct monthly inventory of Pyxis and narcotic locker (C-II's).
• Process interdepartmental charges.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

California Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Summary

The AHD Pharmacy Technician is responsible for drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the institution under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The function of the technician also entails all patient billing processes and such clerical functions as are necessary for the efficient operation of the department. Performs other related duties as required.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Schedule, process, and prepare sterile parental products.
• Perform billing functions for all patient classifications and types.
• Accurately interpret and process physician's medication order.
• Accurately replace stock to the floors. Narcotic stock replacement and PYXIS stock replacement. Maintain proper levels of pharmacy inventory based on cost, usage patterns. Maintain proper stock levels within the department. Order pharmaceuticals and supplies from appropriate sources. Check dating of pharmaceuticals and remove expired drugs from active inventory.
• Provide proper documentation for all manipulations of Schedule II drugs.
• Pre-package bulk medications into unit-dose packaging.
• Generate daily reports from pharmacy system software.
• Check dating of all pharmaceuticals monthly and remove expired drugs, including narcotics, from active inventories in Pyxis, on nursing units and in department.
• Performs monthly inventories of PYXIS and narcotic locker (C-II's ONLY).
• Process interdepartmental charges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred Experience: One year in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Current State of California Pharmacy Technician License.

Pay Range

$43.97 to $57.37 / hr

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Additional Information

Note: Sterile Compounding proficiency experience preferred

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.