Pharmacy Tech

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the evenings shift. The role involves performing manipulative, non-discretionary tasks under supervision of a pharmacist, including manufacturing, packaging, dispensing, transcription, and delivery of medications.

Education: high school diploma required; CA PHT license required; associate degree preferred. Strong math, communication, and time management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• California Board of Pharmacy Technician (PHT) license required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (preferred).
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with conduct and policies.
• Performs purchasing, storage, preparation, dispensing, transcription, delivery, and crediting medications.
• Manages inventory and reports shortages to the pharmacist.
• Completes required documentation and medication records.
• Performs unit-dose packaging and accurate dosage calculations.
• Responds to phone inquiries with scripted information.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Mathematical skills

Drug knowledge

Hospital workflows

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Default Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $22.83 - $34.69 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Pharmacy Main Job Objective: Performs manipulative, repetitive non-discretionary tasks under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Job Description:

Education: Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after March 1, 2025 Preferred: Associate’s degree Licensure/Certification: Required: California Board of Pharmacy Technician (PHT) License Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician Experience: Preferred: Experience as Pharmacy Technician Reports To: Manager or Director Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Neonate/ Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: Minimal/ No Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner, Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.), Ability to perform procedures and techniques relating to manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of drug products, Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Basic math skills, Critical thinking skills, Knowledge and understanding of the identification of drugs, drug dosages, routes of administration, dosage forms and storage requirements, Knowledge of hospital Pharmacy operations, Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage, purchasing, preparation, transcription, delivery and return, Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing and record keeping of medications, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Accepts and performs unassigned technician functions when requested.
• Applies department procedures for purchasing, storage, preparation, dispensing, transcription, delivery, and crediting medications.
• Applies department procedures to manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of drug products.
• Communicates to the purchasing agent unexpected low inventory levels in a timely manner.
• Completes hospital competency testing and Net Learning assignments on time.
• Manages controlled substances, in accordance with department procedures.
• Performs required documentation duties and recognizes generic/brand names.
• Follows through with Pharmacist instructions.
• Keeps working areas clean and orderly.
• Performs automatic dispensing cabinets inventory functions accurately as assigned in a timely manner.
• Performs calculations required for common dosage determination.
• Prepares unit-dose packages from bulk stock in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Promptly answers telephone calls using hospital scripting protocol.
• Provides telephone inquirers with timely information about storage, purchasing, preparation, transcription, dispensing, delivery and return question.
• Refers all clinical and pharmacologic inquires to a pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.