Hospital Pharmacy Tech: IV Admixture & Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to work under a pharmacist's supervision, filling orders from the medication profile and preparing IV admixtures for patients.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and reliable performance. Duties include labeling, stocking, rounds, and timely distribution of medications within the hospital.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and precision in medication preparation.
• Follows pharmacist direction and hospital protocols.
• Ability to maintain aseptic technique and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Inspect nursing units monthly and remove outdated drugs; document findings.
• Fill medication labels for IV and oral doses as orders are processed.
• Identify items to order and record in purchasing log; manage stock and deliveries.
• Carry out hourly rounds delivering medications to nursing stations and patient care areas.
• Deliver and exchange 24-hour supply of medications in unit dose cassettes and IV admixtures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accurate labeling

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to work under a pharmacist's supervision, filling orders from the medication profile and preparing IV admixtures for patients.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and reliable performance. Duties include labeling, stocking, rounds, and timely distribution of medications within the hospital.