Pharmacy Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s Glendale facility seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by preparing, dispensing, and handling medications with strict safety and regulatory adherence. You will manage inventory, assist patients, and perform related clerical duties in a high-standard hospital setting.

Requirements include aseptic technique, basic medical terminology, and a current CA Pharmacy Technician license. Preferred candidates have 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience.

Qualifications

• Aseptic technique in preparing sterile products.
• Basic medical terminology is required.
• Current State of California Pharmacy Technician license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, distributes and delivers medications in accordance with policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks to support day-to-day department operations.
• Maintains proper medication and supply stock levels.
• Operates and maintains automated medication delivery systems and devices.
• Participates in department quality assurance programs and maintains QA documentation.
• Trained and certified in IV admixture preparation including regulatory and compliance requirements; may include handling hazardous/chemotherapy medications.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Basic medical terminology

Education

CA Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will provide essential support to pharmacists, ensuring the accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications to patients.Every day you will expertly process prescriptions, compound medications, manage inventory, and meticulously assist patients with their inquiries, all while adhering to strict safety and regulatory guidelines.To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a professional, patient-focused demeanor, contributing to safe medication practices and excellent patient care.

• Prepares, distributes and delivers medications in accordance with CSH policies and procedures, The Joint Commission requirements, and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the day to day operations of the department.
• Maintains proper medication and supply stock levels
• Operates and maintains automated medication delivery systems and devices.
• Participates in department quality assurance programs and maintains appropriate quality assurance documentation.
• Trained and certified in IV ad mixture preparation including all regulatory and compliance requirements with required training and documentation. This may include preparation and handling of hazardous / chemotherapy medication if applicable.

Job Requirements

Required

• Aseptic technique in preparing sterile products.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Current State of California Pharmacy Technician license.

Preferred

• 2 or more years of pharmacy technician experience

This position is represented by CHEU

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. One Community. One Mission. One California