Pharmacy Tech (CPHT) - Correctional #M-PHARM-8358006 - AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Summary:
- Ref #: M-PHARM-8358006
- Profession: Pharmacy
- Specialty: Pharmacy Technician (PHTec)
- Job Type: Contract
- Facility Type: Correctional
- Location: San Diego, California
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Schedule: Mon, Thu, Fri, 8A-4:30P
- Rate: $456/24-hours
Requirements:
- Current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Minimum of sixteen (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein
- Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking/Writing)
Responsibilities:
- The Temporary/Relief Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge, Pharmacist, or their designate, will provide services within the permitted scope of practice for a Pharmacy Technician. This will be in compliance with Federal and State laws, as well as the policies and procedures of the institution. The responsibilities and services expected from the Temporary/Relief Pharmacy Technician include but are not limited to, the following: Receiving prescription/medical orders.
- Gathering information on new patients/youth to establish their medical profile, including diagnosis, allergies, medical history, and desired therapeutic outcomes.
- Assessing prescription/medication orders for completeness, correctness, authenticity, and legality.
- Entering prescription information into the patient/youth profile.
- Calibrating equipment is necessary for preparing or compounding prescription/medication orders.
- Compounding medications for dispensing based on prescription formulas or instructions.
- Measuring or counting finished dosage forms for dispensing.
- Recording the preparation of medication in various dosage forms.
- Documenting the preparation of controlled substances for dispensing.
- Packaging the medications appropriately.
- Preparing and attaching labels and auxiliary labels to containers.
- Performing intermediate checks during the processing of prescription/medication orders.
- Maintaining drug and supply inventory, along with inventory records.
- Delivering medications to clinics/nursing staff and organizing medication accordingly.
- Reviewing pharmacy stock for expired drugs.
- Assisting the Pharmacist-in-Charge, Pharmacist, or Designate in identifying and resolving problems related to patient/youth therapy.
- Performing any other duties as assigned.
Source : AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing
