Technician-Pharmacy-Per Diem Varied-Temecula Valley Hospital

Clive Behavioral; Sawyer (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists by providing technical support. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of pharmacy technician experience and be familiar with hospital settings. Key duties include preparing drug orders, managing inventory, and issuing medications. Join a rewarding and growth-oriented environment with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Preferred 1-3 years of hospital experience.
• Current CA Pharmacy Technician Certification or CA Intern Pharmacist license is necessary.
• PTCB designation of Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drug orders according to established policies and protocols.
• Operating pharmacy automation technology under supervision.
• Issuing controlled substances under supervision and maintaining records.

Skills

Technical assistance

Drug inventory management

Communication

Typing abilities

Education

High School Graduate/Equivalent

Technical School/Associate’s Degree

Tools

Pharmacy automation technology

Job description

Responsibilities

Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, and designation as an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment. For more information, please visit TVH website: www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the pharmacists in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policy and California State law. They will maintain close working communication with pharmacists and other Pharmacy technicians regarding the various department programs.

Essential Job Duties

Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for preparing drug orders according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame. The Technician operates automation technology, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to include Pyxis, computers, unit dose machines, etc. The Pharmacy Tech issues controlled substances, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law. Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• Preferred 1-3 year of Hospital experience.
• High School Graduate/Equivalent
• Preferred Technical School/ 1-2 Year College/ Associate’s Degree
• Basic typing abilities
• Current CA Pharmacy Technician Certification or CA Intern Pharmacist license
• PTCB designation of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain current thereafter

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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