Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy Main (Full-Time, Varied)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 3,877,000 - 4,965,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Retirement match

PTO

Extended Sick Leave

FSAs

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintain inventory and patient records, and ensure consistent pharmaceutical care under supervision. Strong communication and computer skills with pharmacy software are required.

Minimum CA Pharmacy Technician registration is required; hospital experience is preferred. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement match, PTO, extended sick leave and education

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload and schedule.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, abbreviations, brand and generic names of medications.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications under supervision.
• Maintain medication inventory and patient records to ensure safe, accurate care.
• Support the Pharmacy Department in compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

California Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy programs

Windows

Job description

ENL Pharmacy Main Compensation range: $28.14 - $36.04 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Varied Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 80 Shift length: 8 Hours Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families- care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and maintaining patient records to assure that patients receive pharmaceutical care which is consistent with the mission of the department and the hospital. The Pharmacy Technician works only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. These activities are performed within the context of established policies, procedures and techniques of Enloe Medical Center, the Enloe Medical Center Pharmacy, and federal and state standards and regulations. The Pharmacy Technician supports and contributes to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Pharmacy Department.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

Desired: One year of hospital experience in an inpatient, decentralized setting Computer experience with pharmacy programs and with Windows

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

Minimum: Currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing by the State of California

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule, organize and perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, abbreviations, brand and generic names of medications, and CII Safe/PYXIS operations. Ability to use a computer keyboard and to learn required functions on pharmacy computers. Ability to transcribe pharmacy and nursing records; transcribe physician orders from an NCR copy. Ability to use a calculator and perform pharmaceutical calculations. Ability to manipulate needles, syringes, ampoules and vials using aseptic technique. Understanding of policy and procedure for pharmaceutical special preparations. Ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action. Ability to utilize good telephone etiquette. Demonstrate a desire to learn more and actively pursue that desire. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.