Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Pharm General - PRN

TieTalent; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital in San Marcos seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering high-quality pharmacy services. The role involves compounding medications, maintaining patient records, and conducting clinical interventions. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and necessary certifications. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required.
• Complete ACPE-accredited IV certification, including hazardous drugs.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication histories and prepare drug orders.
• Compound pharmaceuticals and maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Provide clinical interventions and ensure safe drug therapies.

Skills

Compounding pharmaceuticals

Medication history assistance

Clinical interventions

Drug information provision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician

ACPE-accredited IV certification

Job description

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Summary

All pharmacy technicians work under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists to provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence, and efficiency.

About

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, established in 1923, is located on Wonder World Drive since 1983. Our staff of over 700 associates collaborates with more than 300 physicians to deliver quality patient care. Recognized for over 20 years as The Best Hospital in Hays County, we are a Certified Chest Pain Center, an accredited Primary Stroke Center, and lead in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, offering various specialty services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, and women’s services.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Perform non-judgmental technical duties under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication histories.
• Train Tech I associates.
• Prepare drug orders per physician requests following policies and protocols.
• Verify and maintain accurate computerized patient medication records.
• Compound pharmaceuticals, including sterile, non-sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
• Issue controlled substances and maintain legal and institutional records.
• Provide services efficiently and timely.
• Verify department activities are complete and recorded.
• Maintain competency and current technician license, including CE records and licensure.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain IV certification and competencies.
• Complete all competency assessments.
• Serve in specialty areas such as operating room, IV room, or pharmacy work areas outside the central pharmacy.
• Provide ambulatory care services like anticoagulation clinics, transition of care, and discharge medication reconciliation.
• Perform outpatient distributive functions including entering prescriptions, selecting medications, and coordinating delivery or pickup.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies.
• Interpret patient medical records accurately.
• Report adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Maintain hospital drug formulary, promote rational drug therapy, and utilize therapeutic substitution protocols.
• Provide drug information to pharmacy staff.
• Coordinate pharmacist-led drug education for patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement and medication review activities, including data collection and documentation.
• Conduct clinical interventions such as IV to PO conversions, renal dosing, and anticoagulation management.
• Report interventions for clinical productivity as per departmental goals.
• Provide services efficiently and in a timely manner.

Occupational Hazards

• Potential exposure to hazardous substances, sharps, biologic material, and risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Complete ACPE-accredited IV certification, including hazardous drugs (minimum 40 hours), or meet state requirements. Not applicable in ambulatory or retail settings.

Work Schedule

Varies

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed

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