Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Full Time, shift 3 night shift

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

Job summary

Washington-Hospital-Healthcare-System- in California seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations.

The role involves preparing IV admixtures and chemotherapy, using Pyxis, barcoding, and medication reconciliation. Requires high school diploma or GED, CPhT or Pharm Intern, and California tech registration; hospital/340B experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Mandatory high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• CPhT or Pharm Intern.
• 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.
• Minimum of 3 months hospital pharmacy experience; prefer inpatient experience or 340B experience.
• IV skills, barcode, buyer and 340B experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and adhere to pharmacy regulations.
• Prepare IV admixtures and chemotherapy, fill UD medications, Pyxis, barcoding and med. recon.
• Interview patients to complete Medication Reconciliation.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Good communication skills

Interviewing patients

Medication reconciliation

Inventory management

Ability to work all shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPhT or Pharm Intern

Tools

IV admixing

Barcoding

Pyxis

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.

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 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.