Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem, Varied shift, 8hours

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician on a per diem basis in Oakland, California. The role supports pharmacists in manufacturing, packaging, and distributing medications across units, with varied 8-hour shifts.

Under supervision, you will handle dispensing, data entry, restocking, and patient medication profiles, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state requirements. Prior certification and CPI training are preferred, with hospital experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• AA degree or certificate with 240 hours of instruction related to pharmacy duties.
• CPI training may be required; hospital setting experience is preferred.
• Enrollment in ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense medications under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Input dispensing and billing data into the computer system and maintain records.
• Order medications and restock shelves; keep the area clean and organized.
• Deliver medications to nursing units or patient drawers as needed.
• Review orders for completeness and maintain patient medication profiles.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Pharmacy calculations

Medication dispensing

Record keeping

Education

Associate of Arts degree in a related field

ACPE Doctor of Pharmacy program enrollment (or equivalent)

Job description

Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem, Varied shift, 8hours

Job Summary:Under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist to assist in manufacturing, packaging, anddistributing medications. Required by law to work under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and performs supportive services. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Fills orders and dispensed medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist(pulls prepackaged medication or obtains stock containers); prepares parenteralsolutions using knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and good aseptictechniques; prepackages oral, parenteral, and external medications using variouspackaging and labeling equipment.
• 2. Inputs into computer terminal dispensing and billing information; updates files on newdrugs, changing drug costs, new physicians, etc; maintains other appropriate records;performs tasks necessary to maintain the Pharmacy area and equipment in order.
• 3. Orders medication and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a licensedPharmacist; receives and verifies delivered orders; restocks medication shelves andsupply bins; rotates and removes outdated drugs; maintains a clean workingenvironment including Pharmacy equipment and work counters; maintains stockrecords.
• 4. Picks up and replaces floor stock containers of solutions, ointments and somemedications; delivers medications directly to the nursing units or patient’s medicationdrawer.
• 5. Picks up/receives physician orders and reviews for completeness; determinesavailability of drugs (ordered by generic or trade names) on hospital and/or Medi-Calformularies; obtains patient information on prescriptions and maintain the PharmacyPatient Medication Profiles; interprets physician’s directions and types prescriptionlabels.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate of Arts degree in a field of study directly related to the duties performed by Pharmacy Technician, such as: Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, physical science or natural sciences; OR anyother course that provides at least 240 hours of theoretical and practical instruction provided that at least 120 of those hours are in the theoretical instruction and is certified by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. OR current enrollment in an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Preferred Experience: Equivalent of one year full-time experience (1500 hours) performing the tasks of a pharmacy technician in an inpatient hospital, a correctional facility, a Certificate of Completion from a Military Technician Program or an out-state community or outpatient pharmacy; OR a minimum of 1500 hours experience within the last 3 years working in a community or outpatient pharmacy performing the tasks outlined in Section 1793.3 of the California Code of Regulations.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered and certified as a Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy OR Pharmacist Intern license by the California Board of Pharmacy.

Pay Range: $47.4888hr

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Additional Information

Notes:The pharmacy technician is responsible for supporting discharge patients, emergency room patients and clinic patients. Must be able to work at the point of sale, register. Must be able to walk across the hospital to deliver medications to bedside. Must be able to work in a very busy environment. Flexible shifts.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate of Arts degree in a field of study directly related to the duties performed by Pharmacy Technician, such as: Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, physical science or natural sciences; OR anyother course that provides at least 240 hours of theoretical and practical instruction provided that at least 120 of those hours are in the theoretical instruction and is certified by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. OR current enrollment in an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Preferred Experience: Equivalent of one year full-time experience (1500 hours) performing the tasks of a pharmacy technician in an inpatient hospital, a correctional facility, a Certificate of Completion from a Military Technician Program or an out-state community or outpatient pharmacy; OR a minimum of 1500 hours experience within the last 3 years working in a community or outpatient pharmacy performing the tasks outlined in Section 1793.3 of the California Code of Regulations.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered and certified as a Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy OR Pharmacist Intern license by the California Board of Pharmacy.