Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahoe Forest Health System in California seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with preparing and delivering medications, maintaining inventory, and updating patient records under direct supervision.

Qualified candidates have 2–3 years of pharmacy tech experience, California license, and (preferred) Nevada certification. The role emphasizes compliance, accuracy, and teamwork within a values-driven department.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience
• California Pharmacy Technician License required
• Certificate of completion from college or vocational school (1 year) or 2-3 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers medications pursuant to physician’s orders after being processed by a pharmacist.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Contributes to the effective operations of the department.
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.
• Maintains adequate office supplies.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

Certificate of completion from college or vocational school

Job description

Summary
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers medications pursuant to physician’s orders after being processed by a pharmacist.

• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Contributes to the effective operations of the department.
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.
• Maintains adequate office supplies.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education/Experience
Certificate of completion from college or vocational school (One year certificate from college or technical school) or 2-3 years relevant experience

Required Licenses/Certifications
California Pharmacy Technician License

Upon hire

Other Experience/Qualifications

Required:

• 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience

Preferred:

Current pharmacy technician certification in the State of Nevada

Equal Opportunity Employer
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