Pharmacy Tech I (Per Diem) - Pharmacy

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Montage Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the department under supervision. You will maintain patient records and drug profiles, assist in unit-dose preparation, non-sterile compounding, data entry, and operate automated dispensing devices to support pharmacists in delivering safe, quality care.

Per diem position with weekend and major holiday requirements; California licensure required; BLS preferred to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Three years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• California Pharmacy Technician licensure required; orientation and competency assessments to be completed.
• BLS certification preferred and must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and drug profiles.
• Unit-dose medication preparation and non-sterile compounding.
• Data entry into pharmacy systems and operate automated dispensing devices.
• Assist pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Unit dose preparation

Non-sterile compounding

Data entry

Pyxis / automated dispensing devices

Education

California Pharmacy Technician license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

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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. 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: $2.17Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.26