Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Prep & IV Admixtures

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,971 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare, fill and distribute medications and sterile products under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Strong aseptic technique and knowledge of sterile compounding are required.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, using pharmacy computer systems, and ensuring patient safety. Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of a formal technician program are preferred, with hospital experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent. Two years of college with appropriate science courses or completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician program.
• Two years as a pharmacy technician or related experience preferred; hospital pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECH-R) required at hire; IAMTAC required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of general pharmacy operations, drug names, dosage forms, packaging, storage, aseptic technique, sterile preparation, and pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing orders for narcotic and non-narcotic medications for employee, inpatient, floor stock, offsite facilities, or case carts.
• Distributing and refilling medications in Pyxis Medstations.
• Preparing intravenous admixtures and other sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Maintaining pharmaceutical quality, expiration dates, and QA logs.
• Maintaining inventory and computerized patient profiles under pharmacist supervision.
• Assisting pharmacists with monthly inspections of medication storage in patient care areas.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Drug names & dosing

Aseptic technique

Sterile preparation

IV admixtures

Pharmacy computer systems

Patient communication

English proficiency

Education

Pharmacy technician education

Tools

Pyxis Medstations

Job description

MarinHealth Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare, fill and distribute medications and sterile products under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Strong aseptic technique and knowledge of sterile compounding are required.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, using pharmacy computer systems, and ensuring patient safety. Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of a formal technician program are preferred, with hospital experience considered a plus.