Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Per Diem, Variable Shifts - Washington Hospital Healthcare System

Salary Range: $34.49 - $45.17 + per diem differential.

Summary of Duties: Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy Technician is responsible for following established policies and procedures, receives, reviews, sorts and processes drug and supply orders. Responsibilities include preparing IV admixtures and chemotherapy, fill UD medications, Pyxis, barcoding and med. recon.  Good knowledge of computer system. Prefer knowledge in barcoding, inventory management and Pyxis. Able to interview patients to complete Medication Reconciliation. Other duties as required.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Courses in mathematics, typing and general science required. Two years of college or in a PharmD program preferred.
• Completion of an approved Certified Pharmacy technician training program and at least one year of experience as in inpatient Pharmacy technician or in PharmD program with a Pharmacy Intern license. 

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Current Pharmacy Technician registration or Pharmacy Intern license with the California State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as inpatient Pharmacy Technician or in PharmD program with a Pharmacy Intern license.
• IV skills and barcode experience is preferred.

Special Skills or Abilities

• Good computer skills and able to maintain databases.
• Good communication skills and able to work all shifts.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including night shift.