Pharmacy Technician Full Time Variable Shift

PIH Health; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is looking for a Pharmacy Technician in South El Monte, California. The role includes preparing and dispensing medications under a licensed pharmacist's supervision. Candidates must have computer and communication skills, a GED or high school diploma, and be registered with the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Previous hospital experience is preferred. The work requires accuracy, prioritization, and effective English communication. Join our commitment to ensure the timely and accurate distribution of medications.

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Knowledge of IV preparation and aseptic technique.
• Meet minimum typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Able-bodied to transport medications to patient care areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under supervision.
• Ensure accurate and timely distribution of medications.
• Complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

English fluency

Pharmaceutical calculations

IV preparation

Data entry

Typing skills (40 wpm)

Transport medications

Education

High School Graduate or GED equivalent

Registered with California State Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Reporting to the Pharmacy Technician Manager, the Pharmacy Technician performs all the non-judgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Maintain an ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the pharmacy. Maintain and reflect a positive attitude representing the pharmacy department as well as the entire hospital. Shall complete projects assigned by the Pharmacy Technician Manager/Supervisor or Pharmacy Operations Manager in a timely manner.

Skills

• Possess a proficient level of computer and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
• Possess knowledge or experience in IV preparation, aseptic technique, and data entry.
• Minimum typing skills of 40 words per minute (wpm).
• Able-bodied to transport medications throughout all patient care areas as deemed necessary.

Required Experience

• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Registered with the California State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
• One (1) year of hospital experience

Preferred Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• Previous hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of California.

Qualifications

• Possess a proficient level of computer and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
• Possess knowledge or experience in IV preparation, aseptic technique, and data entry.
• Minimum typing skills of 40 words per minute (wpm).
• Able-bodied to transport medications throughout all patient care areas as deemed necessary.