Pharmacy Technician

Alameda Health System; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in manufacturing, packaging, and distributing medications under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. The role includes preparing parenteral solutions and prepackaged medications, entering dispensing data, and maintaining stock and records in a hospital pharmacy.

Candidates should have an AA in a health sciences field or equivalent, with 240 hours of instruction, and may be enrolled in an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Qualifications

• AA degree in health sciences or related field with at least 240 hours of instruction; 120 hours theory is required and ASHP-certified.
• Current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training is required for all positions in the facility.

Responsibilities

• Fills orders and dispenses medications under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Inputs dispensing and billing data into computer systems; maintains pharmacy records.
• Restocks shelves, verifies deliveries, and maintains a clean pharmacy area and equipment.
• Delivers medications to nursing units or patient drawers; reviews orders for completeness.
• Ensures drug availability by checking formulary and patient information in the system.

Education

AA degree in health sciences / related field

ACPE Doctor of Pharmacy program enrollment

Job description

Summary

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist to assist in manufacturing, packaging, and distributing medications. Required by law to work under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and perform supportive services. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Fills orders and dispensed medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist (pulls prepackaged medication or obtains stock containers); prepares parenteral solutions using knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and good aseptic techniques; prepackages oral, parenteral, and external medications using various packaging and labeling equipment.
2. Inputs into computer terminal dispensing and billing information; updates files on new drugs, changing drug costs, new physicians, etc; maintains other appropriate records; performs tasks necessary to maintain the Pharmacy area and equipment in order.
3. Orders medication and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist; receives and verifies delivered orders; restocks medication shelves and supply bins; rotates and removes outdated drugs; maintains a clean working environment including Pharmacy equipment and work counters; maintains stock records.
4. Picks up and replaces floor stock containers of solutions, ointments and some medications; delivers medications directly to the nursing units or patient's medication drawer.
5. Picks up/receives physician orders and reviews for completeness; determines availability of drugs (ordered by generic or trade names) on hospital and/or Medi-Cal formularies; obtains patient information on prescriptions and maintain the Pharmacy Patient Medication Profiles; interprets physician's directions and types prescription labels.

PAY RANGE

$47.48/hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

Education : Associate of Arts degree in a field of study directly related to the duties performed by Pharmacy Technician, such as: Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, physical science or natural sciences; OR any other course that provides at least 240 hours of theoretical and practical instruction provided that at least 120 of those hours are in the theoretical instruction and is certified by the American Society of Hospital
Pharmacists. OR current enrollment in an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Preferred Experience : Equivalent of one year full-time experience (1500 hours) performing the tasks of a pharmacy technician in an inpatient hospital, a correctional facility, a Certificate of Completion from a Military Technician Program or an out-state community or outpatient pharmacy; OR a minimum of 1500 hours experience within the last 3 years working in a community our outpatient pharmacy performing the tasks outlined in Section 1793.3 of the California Code of Regulations.

Required Licenses/Certifications : CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications : Registered and certified as a Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy OR Pharmacist Intern license by the California Board of Pharmacy.