Pharmacy Technician - Full Performance

Hawaii Health Systems Corp; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 30,624 - 37,429; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Technician at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. This vital role supports inpatient medication management and assists pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications include a valid pharmacy technician certificate and experience in a pharmacy setting. The position offers a competitive salary of $34,027.20 annually and may involve a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid certificate of registration as a registered pharmacy technician issued by the Board of Pharmacy, State of Hawai`i.
• One year of work experience in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely dispensing medications for inpatients.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Providing patient counseling on medication use.

Skills

Pharmaceutical nomenclature

Basic arithmetic computations

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Valid certificate as pharmacy technician

Job description

LOCATION: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Pharmacy-Drug Sold To Patients

POSITION STATUS: FTE: 0.60 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE: BU10 | HE06

SALARY RATE: $34,027.20 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

Overview

This regional Pharmacy Technician position is located in the Pharmacy department of the Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua`i Region. The department supports inpatient medication management, procurement, storage, distribution, clinical services such as medication therapy management, patient counseling, medication reconciliation, and educational initiatives.

The role assists pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care. The position may require flexibility for evening, weekend, or holiday schedules, and travel within the region as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists with:

• Safely dispensing medications for inpatients.
• Receiving and reading prescription and order orders, performing calculations, and preparing dosage units.
• Labeling, packing, and arranging medication for final professional review.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and reporting.
• Providing patient counseling on medication use and adherence.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred (no education required).
• Valid certificate of registration as a registered pharmacy technician issued by the Board of Pharmacy, State of Hawai`i.

Experience

• One (1) year of work experience in a pharmacy setting (community pharmacy, hospital, or other medical institution) assisting a pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with established procedures and methods.
• One (1) year of work experience assisting a licensed pharmacist in a hospital, which required receiving and reading prescription and medication orders, performing calculations to determine proper measurements, measuring, counting, packaging, labeling items, and arranging them for final professional review.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature and system of weights and measures.
• Familiarity with common pharmaceutical preparations, dosage requirements, routes of drug administration, and practices for filling prescriptions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations and transcribe accurate medication profiles.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterile compounding procedures, and inventory management.
• Understanding of State and Federal pharmacy regulations, applicable hospital/unit policies, and procedures for providing pharmaceutical services.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Substitutions Allowed

• Completion of a pharmacy technician program from an accredited school or a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) may substitute for the required experience for the entry and six‑month full‑performance level.
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience for the entry and full‑performance level.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing tasks.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Self‑motivated and computer proficient for data entry.
• Good memory and the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Certifications Preferred

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices.

Contact Information

KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP: 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796.

For employment opportunities, call KVMH: (808) 338‑9425 | SMMH: (808) 823‑4116, or email [e-mail]. Visit https://www.hhsc.org/ for more information.