Pharmacy Technician, Part Time, Variable Shift

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

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, California, is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision. The role requires proficiency in communication and computer skills, along with a high school diploma and registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities include maintaining efficient medication distribution and completing pharmacy projects. Salary ranges from $26 to $40 per hour based on experience, with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• One year of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Complete assigned projects timely.
• Maintain efficient distribution of medications.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Fluent in English

Pharmaceutical calculations

IV preparation

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High School Graduate or GED

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.

Required 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

Required:

• 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:

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

Address: 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary: 26.00-40.00

Shift: Variable

Zip Code: 90602