The Pharmacy Technician will prepare, package, document, and label drug products under the direct technical supervision of the Pharmacist. Performs all required data entry and filing associated with the process and performs functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control procedures. Collects data for workload measurements as needed or required. Technician assists in non-judgement, repetitive, tasks relating to the preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals, as assigned.
Responsibilities
Completes medication order entry, fills unit dose medication cassettes, and prepares sterile products per hospital policy and applicable regulations.
Assists in preparation of intravenous solutions, respiratory drugs, admixtures, TPN and intravenous antibiotics by using aseptic techniques. Accurately prepares, packages, documents, and labels drug products.
Performs all required data entry and filing associated with the process.
Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient information.
Performs functions related to drug purchasing, inventory control procedures, controlled substance preparation and records. Completes billing, stocking, and computer order entry.
Selects appropriate drug quantity and orders form of administration. Packages extemporaneous unit dosage of tablets, capsules, powders and liquids using appropriate equipment.
Distributes drugs to patient medication drawer or tray, delivers medications to floor, and records units dispensed/returned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
California Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration Certificate
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Computer literacy and proficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization
Ability to multitask and maintain a work pace appropriate to workload
Preferred Qualifications:
IV Sterile Compounding Experience
Pay Rate: Min - $22.20 | Max - $30.47
About Us
Foothill Regional Medical Center is a fully accredited acute care hospital, licensed for 177 beds—120 beds for general acute care, 15 intensive care beds and 42 pediatric sub-acute beds. Our pediatric sub-acute unit, just one of six in California, serves patients from throughout the state. We care for patients up to 21 years of age who need long-term sub-acute care including ventilator care and nutritional support.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care
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