Pharmacy Technician - Full Time Days

ScionHealth; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Diego is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, including IV additives, under supervision. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, accurate labeling, and unit-dose preparation in a hospital setting.

Qualities include strong math and science skills, clear written and verbal communication with clinical staff, reliable attendance, and ability to manage multiple tasks. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• State certification/licensure if required by state.
• Proficient with computer systems and prescription processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mix IV additives and prepare IV packs using aseptic technique.
• Fill orders, prepare unit-dose medications, and label bottles.
• Enter data, compute charges, and maintain inventory records.
• Restock supplies and ensure proper storage and disposal.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Math/Science

Attendance

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Kindred Hospital San Diego

is a 70-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist - and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles.
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer.
• Prepares intravenous (IV) packs.
• Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product.
• Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
• Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions. Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion. Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient's age Adult and Geriatrics.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff.
• Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good math and science skills
• Good stress coping skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay range: $23.00 - $27.90/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certification

• State Certification/Licensure if required by state.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.