Associate Pharmacy Technician

Providence Health & Services; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Acute Care Pharmacy Tech I, where your role is vital in ensuring accurate medication dispensing and patient care. This position offers the chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. With a commitment to patient-focused care, you will be part of a team dedicated to serving the community and improving lives. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive workplace, making a real difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and Holiday Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• California Pharmacy Technician License required upon hire.
• Experience with Automated Dispensing Machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense oral and IV medications accurately.
• Maintain the integrity of the automated dispensing system.

Skills

Medication Dispensing

Patient Order Triaging

Automated Dispensing Systems

Electronic Health Records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician Program

Tools

Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs)

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Description

The Acute Care Pharmacy Tech I performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt accurate manner. Fill/dispense oral and IV medications, triaging patient orders and maintaining the integrity of the automated dispensing system.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED


• Upon hire: California Pharmacy Technician License (Vendor Managed)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy technician program


• Inpatient experience.


• Previous experience with Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) and electronic health records (EHR).

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 363913

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Pharmacy

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Evening

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 7014 LCMT ADMINISTRATION

Address: CA Torrance 4101 Torrance Blvd

Work Location: Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Ctr-Torrance

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $23.00 - $33.73

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.