Pharmacy Technician

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Services team. Under supervision, you will assist in dispensing medications, stocking shelves, and preparing IV additives in collaboration with Clinical Pharmacists across acute care, transitional care, oncology and home care areas.

Ideal candidates hold a California Pharmacy Technician License and are prepared to obtain PTCB certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacy Technician License is required upon hire.
• PTCB Certification required within one year of hire.
• Six months experience as a Pharmacy Technician in an acute care hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of medications and use, ability to read physician orders and familiarity with medical terminology is required.
• Basic High School Chemistry, math, mechanical aptitude, interpersonal communication, and computer aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the pharmacy by providing accurate, efficient and timely medication supplies to patients.
• Support Clinical Pharmacists in providing optimal pharmaceutical therapy in Acute Care, Transitional Care, Oncology and Home Care.

Skills

Unit dose experience

IV additive service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Reading orders

Computer literacy

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB Certification

Job description

## Pharmacy TechnicianApply: Placerville, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R6733**Department:**Pharmacy Services**Shift:**Variable (United States of America)**Employee Type:**Regular**Per Diem Type (if applicable):****Minimum Pay Range:**$28.85 - $34.61## ****Job Description:****POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director and under the immediate supervision of the Distribution Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of pharmaceutical tasks. Assists in the overall operation of the pharmacy by providing accurate, efficient and timely medication supplies to patients and assists Clinical Pharmacists in providing optimal pharmaceutical therapy in Acute Care, Transitional Care, Oncology and Home Care for geriatric, adult and pediatric patients.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:# # Education/Licensure/Certification:* Current California Pharmacy Technician License is required upon hire.* Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) Cert required within one year of hire.Knowledge:* Six months experience as a Pharmacy Technician in an acute care hospital pharmacy, providing unit dose and IV additive service or home care pharmacy strongly preferred.* Knowledge of medications and use, the ability to read physician orders and familiarity with medical terminology is required.# Skills:* Basic High School Chemistry experience, basic math competency, basic mechanical aptitude skill, good interpersonal communication skills, and basic computer aptitude.