Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

UHS; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under a licensed pharmacist. You will assist in preparing and distributing medications, maintain inventory, and ensure records are accurate and compliant with regulations.

Requirements include CA Pharmacy Technician license, CPI within 30 days, and 1–3 years of hospital experience. This on-site role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth within UHS.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years' hospital experience required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician License by California Board of Pharmacy.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and records.
• Comply with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Hospital experience

Pyxis system

Pharmacy operations

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (CA)

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Pyxis

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com . For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description

Pharmacy Technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy Technicians assist the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy Technicians function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements

• Minimum one to three years' hospital experience required. Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis reports.
• General education level completion. Associate's degree preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician License by California Board of Pharmacy.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

This opportunity offers the following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

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