Pharmacy Technician

Loyal Source Government Services; California (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking two full-time Pharmacy Technicians to support Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, CA. The Pharmacy Technician assists in preparing and dispensing medications, maintaining inventory, and processing prescription requests within a military treatment facility.

Compensation begins at $29.43 per hour with benefits including paid leave, holidays and eligibility for health insurance options.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a pharmacy technician (within the last two years).
• ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program or formal military medical services training program.
• BLS and CPR certification.
• Valid, unrestricted pharmacy technician license in at least one U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Enter prescriptions into outpatient computer system and check for allergies or interactions.
• Maintain inventory and stock levels; assist in storage and disposal of medications.
• Assist in receiving, reviewing, and processing prescriptions and controlled substances.
• Coordinate with prescribers or pharmacists to clarify dosing, interactions, or instructions.
• Provide guidance and training to other pharmacy staff as needed.

Education

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program

Military medical services training program (U.S. Military)

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for 2 full-time Pharmacy Technicians to provide services at Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, CA.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations by preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, maintaining inventory, and processing prescription requests. This role ensures accuracy, compliance with regulatory standards, and exceptional customer service while supporting the delivery of healthcare services in a military treatment facility.

Pay Rate

$29.43 / hour

Duties

• Perform a full range of pharmacy technician procedures.
• Perform pharmaceutical dispensing duties including filling new outpatient prescriptions, refilling prescriptions, and entering orders into databases.
• Perform information consultation duties including supporting new and refill prescriptions, supporting patient requests, supporting physician’s requests, monitoring for drug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Perform quality improvement duties including performing drug storage inspection, reviewing expired supplies, and producing error and workload reports and documentation.
• Perform supply process duties including placing new orders, stocking/restocking shelves, inventory maintenance, producing not in stock reports.
• Receives and reviews prescriptions for the full range of pharmaceuticals to include controlled drugs on the formulary; determines type of substance, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Enter prescriptions into outpatient computer system reviewing profile for allergies drug/drug or drug/food interactions and duplicate orders.
• Coordinates with prescriber or pharmacist to clarify issues or problems with dosing, interactions, or instructions; verifies appropriate medication, and checks the printed label affixed to the container against the original prescription for correctness.
• Performs all outpatient functions with minimal supervision by a registered pharmacist.
• Enter and retrieves patient specific information and reports from pharmacy-oriented mainframe computer systems.
• Assist in conducting medication storage areas inspections/liaison visits, assists

in educating hospital staff or other facility staff on the proper storage, access, and security of pharmaceuticals to include controlled drugs; reviews stock levels to ensue appropriate amount of pharmaceuticals are on hand to include critical care items; provides technical guidance to other pharmacy technicians and helps to resolve problems; sets up, operates, maintains, and assists in training other staff members on common and specialized instruments.

• Receives and processes orders for controlled substances from prescriptions, wards, clinics, and pharmacy subsection; screens orders and prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness and conformity to laws and regulations; performs final pharmacy check and issues controlled substances to authorized areas, completes issue, and controls documents ensuring chain of custody is maintained; safeguards controlled substances according to regulations and pharmacy policies, reports all problems to the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)/Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Section.
• Interpret physicians’ order and perform necessary steps to input, fill, and dispense prescriptions within the parameters established by the Pharmacy Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Answer routine questions concerning proper administration and use of medications, drug interactions and incompatibilities, availability of drugs, and unit of use. Convey necessary information to the hospital staff and/or patients to ensure correct use.
• Maintain adequate levels of working stock, ensuring that all supplies are properly stored, and advise supply personnel of any shortages of medications or supplies.
• Check drug supplies to ensure that medications are in date and properly maintained.
• Maintain the required records and accountability documents reflecting the issuance and receipt of narcotic and controlled substances.
• Implement all departmental policies and procedures and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Assist pharmacists in providing guidance and training for pharmacy technician’s students and inexperienced technicians.
• Maintain satisfactory conditions of cleanliness throughout the Pharmacy Department.

Qualifications

• One year of experience within the last two years as a pharmacy technician
• Certificate, graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e. technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military
• Must have a BLS and CPR certification
• Valid, unrestricted license as a pharmacy technician in at least one state, territory or commonwealth of the US

Additional Information

Benefits: W2 pay package with paid leave, holidays and eligibility for health insurance options.

Please note: this position is notional and contingent upon the award of a government contract.

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About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI-powered voice assessment. This easy, no-scheduling-required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].