Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sonora, California, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in packaging and delivering medications under supervision. Candidates should ideally have a high school education along with a State Pharmacy Technician license. The role includes maintaining stock, preparing IV medications, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Join us to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to health and wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school education or GED equivalent.
• Preferred Associate's/Technical degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging and delivery of unit dose cassettes.
• Pull and stock medications accurately.
• Prepare IV medication products within legal guidelines.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary

Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other nondiscretionary tasks related to the furnishing of drugs, while assisting and under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist. Fills and delivers the unit dose cassettes from the patients profile to nursing units.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• State Pharmacy Technician license: Required in CA and OR
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• State Pharmacy Technician (PTC): Required

Essential Functions

• Pulls medications from stock and matches medications with the corresponding label generated by the pharmacist involved with entry of medication orders into the patient’s computer generated profile in an accurate manner.
• Maintains floor stock (restocking, removal of expired medications, rotate stock) of nursing areas and other medication areas. Prices and stocks in-coming deliveries.
• Prepares IV medication products within the guidelines of applicable laws and regulations.
• Checks in orders from wholesaler and suppliers. Distributes appropriately the stock and file paperwork; processes returns and back orders in a timely manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.