Pharmacy Tech I (Per Diem) - Pharmacy

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, preparing unit-dose medications, and assisting with non-sterile compounding and data entry into pharmacy systems.

The role requires CA licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or intern, with a CA driver's license if driving is involved, and orientation/competency assessments before independent duties.

Qualifications

• At least three years pharmacy technician experience.
• Education as required for CA licensure.
• Must pass orientation and competency assessment before independent assignment.
• State of California Pharmacy Technician license or intern license required; BLS preferred.
• Must have valid CA driver license if driving for medication delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and drug profiles.
• Prepare unit-dose medications.
• Non-sterile compounding and basic math calculations.
• Data entry into pharmacy computer systems.
• Fill and manage automated dispensing devices.
• Assist pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Unit dose medication preparation

Non-sterile compounding

Data entry into pharmacy systems

Automated dispensing devices

Basic math skills

Maintaining patient records/drug names

Education

Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure

Job description

Welcome to Montage Health's application process! Job Description:

Under the leadership of the department director and/or the assistant director of pharmacy operations, the pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting in pharmacy department activities not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment. Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining patient records/drug profiles, unit dose medication preparation, non-sterile compounding and associated basic math skills, data entry into pharmacy computer systems, filling and managing automated dispensing devices, and assisting the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care. Important dimensions of this position consist of professional commitment, team work, interpersonal skills, safety, good customer relations, fiscal responsibility and broad pharmacy knowledge.

Experience

At least three years pharmacy technician experience required. Hospital experience preferred.

Education

Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications

State of California Pharmacy Technician license or undergraduate California Pharmacist Intern license is required. Additionally, preference is given to those with American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification, which must also be obtained within the first six months of employment.

This position requires driving

This position requires driving. Individuals assigned to driving company vehicles to offsite locations for medication delivery and Pyxis maintenance must possess a valid California driver's license, have an acceptable driving record of three points or less, and participate in the DMV pull-notice program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assigned Work Hours

Per-diem, weekend and major holiday requirement

Position Type

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience)

$37.06 to

$49.58

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.17

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.26