Hospital Pharmacy Technician - IV Medications & Compounding

Natividad Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA seeks a temporary Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatients and outpatients, maintain patient medication files, and support IV solution preparation.

Under supervision, you will perform IV admixtures, stock pharmaceutical supplies, process prescriptions, and ensure accuracy and safety in a busy hospital pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Valid California Pharmacy Technician license or ability to obtain before start.
• Completed pharmacy technician training program from a recognized school.
• At least 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician in an acute care hospital.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations and compounding.
• Familiar with IV admixtures and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Compound IV medications and other sterile preparations.
• Fill prescription orders for pharmacist check and dispense.
• Maintain patient medication files and records.
• Handle controlled substances securely.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.

Skills

Follow instructions

Pharmaceutical calculations

Safety / aseptic technique

Computer literacy

Customer service

Communication skills

Pharmacy terminology

Work under supervision

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

CA Pharmacy Technician license eligible

Job description

Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA seeks a temporary Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications for inpatients and outpatients, maintain patient medication files, and support IV solution preparation.

Under supervision, you will perform IV admixtures, stock pharmaceutical supplies, process prescriptions, and ensure accuracy and safety in a busy hospital pharmacy setting.