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

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

Job summary

Washington Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will process orders, assist with IV admixtures, Pyxis usage, barcoding, and medication reconciliation.

Strong computer skills and the ability to work all shifts, including nights, are essential in this hospital setting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPhT or Pharm Intern status, and California

Qualifications

• Must complete technician training program or equivalent hospital experience.
• CPhT certification or Pharm Intern license required.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician registration with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 months hospital pharmacy experience; inpatient or 340B experience preferred.
• IV skills, barcode, and 340B experience preferred.
• Good computer skills and able to maintain databases.
• Good communication skills and able to work all shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and adhere to pharmacy regulations.
• Process and review drug and supply orders; receive and sort.
• Prepare IV admixtures and chemotherapy; use Pyxis and barcoding for accuracy.
• Conduct medication reconciliation with patients.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

IV admixture

Barcoding

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPhT or Pharm Intern

Tools

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.