Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - 1.0 FT variable shift

Washington Health; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Health in Fremont, CA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications while maintaining inventory and regulatory compliance. The role involves processing orders, handling IV admixtures, Pyxis, barcoding, and medication reconciliation, with 340B and prior auth experience a plus.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, CPhT or Pharm Intern licensure, and active CA registration.

Qualifications

• Mandatory high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• CPhT certification or Pharm Intern license.
• Current Pharmacy Technician registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum three months hospital pharmacy experience; inpatient preferred.
• IV skills, barcode, and 340B experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Process drug and supply orders; include UD medications, Pyxis, and barcoding.
• Prepare IV admixtures and chemotherapy as required.
• Interview patients to complete Medication Reconciliation.
• Support 340B and prior authorization activities as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

IV admixture

Barcoding

Inventory management

Pyxis

Medication reconciliation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPhT or Pharm Intern

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Salary Range : $40.12 - 52.53 + applicable differentials

Summary of Duties : Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and adhering to pharmacy regulations. Pharmacy Technician is responsible for following established policies and procedures, receives, reviews, sorts and processes drug and supply orders. Responsibilities include preparing IV admixtures and chemotherapy, fill UD medications, Pyxis, barcoding and med. recon. Good knowledge of computer system, IV admixing, barcoding, inventory management and Pyxis. Able to interview patients to complete Medication Reconciliation. Other duties as required. Knowledge of 340B is a plus, as well as prior auth & retail.

Educational Requirements

• - Mandatory high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• - CPhT or Pharm Intern.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• - Mandatory completion of a technician training program or equivalent pharmacy technician hospital work experience required.
• - CPhT certification or Pharm Intern license.
• - Current Pharmacy Technician registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of three (3) months hospital pharmacy experience; prefer inpatient experience or 340B experience.

• - IV skills, barcode, buyer and 340B experience are preferred.

Special Skills or Abilities

• - Good computer skills and able to maintain databases.
• - Good communication skills and able to work all shifts.
• - Must be able to work all shifts, including night shift.