Pharmacy Technician, Part Time, Variable Shift

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy Technician Manager and performs non-judgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They are responsible for maintaining an ethical, professional behavior ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the pharmacy. They must maintain a positive attitude representing both the pharmacy department and the entire hospital.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain an ethical, professional behavior ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely distribution and control of medications.
• Transport medications throughout all patient care areas as deemed necessary.
• Complete projects assigned by the Pharmacy Technician Manager/Supervisor or Pharmacy Operations Manager in a timely manner.

Required Skills

• Proficient computer and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations independently.
• Possess knowledge or experience in IV preparation, aseptic technique, and data entry.
• Minimum typing skills of 40 words per minute (wpm).
• Able-bodied to transport medications throughout all patient care areas as deemed necessary.

Required Experience

• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Registered with the California State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
• One (1) year of hospital experience.

Preferred Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• Previous hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of California.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Gabriel Valley regions. The network includes PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services, hospice care, heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care, and emergency services. PIH Health is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and CHIME has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care, and healthcare technology.

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