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Form of workSalary Range: $22.0700 - $33.9100 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician II/ Intern is responsible for providing service to customers coming to the pharmacy, answering telephones, assembling floor stock medications, refilling Pyxis machines, transportation of medications to and from nursing floors and departments, pre-packing and labeling medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists pharmacists with all aspects of departmental operations which include, but are not limited to, IV admixture and operation of IV workflow manager system, unit dose order fills, infusion pharmacy support, medication charging functions, and TPN mixing, manually or using an auto-mixer. Performs floor stock inspections. Performs timely and accurate delivery of controlled substances to patient care areas. Performs Pyxis override and ED audits. Prepare anesthesia drug trays and operation of the TraySafe system, prepares emergency drug trays and crash cart replenishments independently according to pharmacy law. Performs Tech-check-Tech functions according to department policy and procedures. Performs home medication information collection in ED and on nursing units. Performs chemotherapy or biohazardous drug mixing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Education and Experience
License Required
Certifications Preferred
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Technician II/ Intern is responsible for providing service to customers coming to the pharmacy, answering telephones, assembling floor stock medications, refilling Pyxis machines, transportation of medications to and from nursing floors and departments, pre-packing and labeling medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists pharmacists with all aspects of departmental operations which include, but are not limited to, IV admixture and operation of IV workflow manager system, unit dose order fills, infusion pharmacy support, medication charging functions, and TPN mixing, manually or using an auto-mixer. Performs floor stock inspections. Performs timely and accurate delivery of controlled substances to patient care areas. Performs Pyxis override and ED audits. Prepare anesthesia drug trays and operation of the TraySafe system, prepares emergency drug trays and crash cart replenishments independently according to pharmacy law. Performs Tech-check-Tech functions according to department policy and procedures. Performs home medication information collection in ED and on nursing units. Performs chemotherapy or biohazardous drug mixing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Working skills in general mathematics and familiar with medication and medical terminology
- Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency
- ASPH Accredited Technician Program graduate preferred
- Intern: Current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy preferred.
License Required
- Technician: California Board of Pharmacy Technician License
- Intern: Pharmacy Intern License
Certifications Preferred
- PTCB Certification
