Pharmacy Technician - Medication History

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Services department. The technician will assist in providing accurate, timely medication supplies to patients under the direction of the Pharmacy Director and Distribution Pharmacist.

Qualified candidates hold a California Pharmacy Technician License and PTCB certification within one year, with six months' acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacy Technician License required.
• PTCB Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Six months experience as Pharmacy Technician in acute care hospital preferred.
• Knowledge of medications and ability to read physician orders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math competency

Computer aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB Certification

Job description

Department:

Pharmacy Services

Shift:

Primarily Evenings (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

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.