Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - 1.0 FT variable shift

Washington Hospital Healthcare System; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Hospital Healthcare System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and following hospital procedures.

The role includes preparing IV admixtures, barcoding, Medication Reconciliation, and working shifts as required; CA registration and hospital experience preferred; strong computer skills essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPhT or Pharm Intern certification required.
• CA Pharmacy Technician registration required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV admixtures and chemotherapy.
• Process and distribute medications; maintain inventory.
• Review, sort and process drug and supply orders.
• interview patients to complete Medication Reconciliation.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures; knowledge of 340B is a plus.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Medication reconciliation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPhT or Pharm Intern

CA Pharmacy Technician registration

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.