Pharmacy Technician, Part Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Whittier, California. You will be responsible for preparing and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision while maintaining ethical and professional behavior. Strong computer and communication skills are essential.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, and registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy. One year of hospital experience is preferred, along with skills in IV preparation and pharmaceutical calculations.

The position offers a variable shift and a pay rate of $26.00 to $40.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer and verbal/written communication.
• Effective in prioritizing workloads.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Accurate in performing pharmaceutical calculations.
• Knowledgeable in IV preparation, aseptic technique, and data entry.
• Familiar with medical and pharmaceutical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Ensure accurate distribution and control of medications.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Pharmaceutical calculations

IV preparation

Data entry

Typing skills (40 wpm)

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Registered Pharmacy Technician

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.

Required Skills

• Proficient level of computer and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
• 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.

Location

12401 Washington Blvd., 90602, California

Salary

26.00 - 40.00 per hour

Shift

Variable