PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I - IRVINE PHARMACY

Hoag Hospital Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Hospital Irvine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support their in-house Pharmacy Department. The role involves preparing medications, ensuring quality pharmacy service, and collaborating with the medical team to deliver exceptional patient care. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, a valid California Pharmacy Technician License, and a passion for pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid California Board of Pharmacy Technician License needed.
• PTCB Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixture and medication for patients.
• Deliver medication to nursing floors.
• Perform chemotherapy or biohazardous drug mixing under supervision.

Skills

General mathematics

Drug nomenclature

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Valid California Board of Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB Certification

Job description

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Salary Range:$23.6300-$36.5100/hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Are you highly organized and passionate about supporting a medical team dedicated to providing patient and family education and care? Do you have a keen eye for detail and are fascinated by all things pharmacy related? Are you a self-starter who takes pride in their work and helping others? If you said yes, keep reading – we may have the perfect opportunity for you. As a Pharmacy Technician I, you’ll support the mission of our in-house Pharmacy Department which serves over our Newport Beach inpatient floors, Operating Room, and outpatient Cancer Center. Being a Hoag Pharmacy Tech II, means creating a Patient Centered Care environment and collaborating with members of your team to offer the highest level of care to those who depend on us.

Inside Hoag’s Pharmacy

This is a fast-paced environment serving the Hoag Irvine hospital by assisting pharmacists with department operations which include, but are not limited to, preparing IV admixture, unit dose order fills, infusion pharmacy support, medication charging functions, and TPN mixing, manually or using an auto-mixer. You will work alongside the Pharmacy team to coordinate solutions for various department needs and ensure that the nursing staff is well equipped to serve our patients. This environment will allow you to strengthen your skills, grow your pharmacy knowledge, and provide you the resources necessary to grow your career.

Other duties may include:

• Ensuring that quality pharmacy service is delivered to all patients on a 24-hour basis
• Performing chemotherapy or biohazardous drug mixing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist after successful certification
• Delivering medication to and from nursing floors
• Preparing anesthesia drug trays, emergency drug trays, and floor stock medication for patient care areas
• Providing exceptional customer service to patients
• Assisting Pharmacist or manager with projects as needed

Hoag employees consistently maintain a high standard of professional communication, appearance and conduct. They’re driven to excel and they’re deeply passionate about their work. To that end, we’ll expect you to participate in our continuous quality improvement process and maintain a working knowledge of departmental and hospital standards, policies and procedures. We’re keen on following safety measures and infection control protocols, being attentive to details, and having intimate knowledge of the populations we serve.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid California Board of Pharmacy Technician License
• Extensive and comprehensive pharmacy technician job experience
• A working skill in general mathematics and familiarity with drug nomenclature and/or medical terminology
• PTCB Certification

Preferred

• Previous experience from a progress hospital pharmacy

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: Infection Control, Patient Care, Surgery, Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy, Healthcare

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