Pharmacy Technician (SEIU) Per Diem, Rotating Shift

Adventist Health; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Twin Cities in Templeton, CA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by performing nondiscretionary tasks, pulling medications, restocking, and preparing IV products under supervision. The role focuses on unit-dose cassette delivery from patient profiles to nursing units, contributing to safe, efficient medication distribution.

The team is represented by SEIU; candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (associate's degree preferred) and a California State

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or related experience preferred.
• State Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull medications from stock and label accurately under pharmacist input.
• Maintain floor stock and restock nursing areas; manage deliveries of stock.
• Prepare IV medications following applicable laws and guidelines.
• Check in orders from wholesalers and distribute stock; process returns and back orders.

Skills

Medication handling

Unit-dose delivery

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary

Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other nondiscretionary tasks related to the furnishing of drugs, while assisting and under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist. Fills and delivers the unit dose cassettes from the patients profile to nursing units. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• State Pharmacy Techncian license: Required
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Pulls medications from stock and matches medications with the corresponding label generated by the pharmacist involved with entry of medication orders into the patient's computer generated profile in an accurate manner.
• Maintains floor stock (restocking, removal of expired medications, rotate stock) of nursing areas and other medication areas. Prices and stocks in-coming deliveries.
• Prepares IV medication products within the guidelines of applicable laws and regulations.
• Checks in orders from wholesaler and suppliers. Distributes appropriately the stock and file paperwork; processes returns and back orders in a timely manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.