Job detail

Pharmacy Technician (SEIU), Full-time, Night shift

Adventist Health

#Healthcare #Pharmacy Technician #Acute Care #Medication Dispensing #Pharmacy Operations #SEIU #IV Medication #State Pharmacy Technician License

Quick overview

Performs non-discretionary tasks related to furnishing drugs and filling unit dose cassettes under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining floor stock, preparing IV medications, and processing wholesaler orders.

Requirements summary

Requires a State Pharmacy Technician license; a Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification is preferred. High school diploma or an associate/technical degree is preferred.

high schoolassociate degreeInventory ManagementPharmacy OperationsOrder ProcessingStock RotationMedication PackagingPatient Profile ManagementIV Preparation

Job description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other nondiscretionary tasks related to the furnishing of drugs, while assisting and under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist. Fills and delivers the unit dose cassettes from the patients profile to nursing units. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Associate’s/Technical
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

State
Pharmacy
Techncian license: Required
Pharmaceutical
Technician
Board certification: Preferred

Essential Functions

Pulls medications from stock and matches medications with the corresponding label generated by the pharmacist involved with entry of medication orders into the patient’s computer generated profile in an accurate manner.
Maintains floor stock (restocking, removal of expired medications, rotate stock) of nursing areas and other medication areas. Prices and stocks in-coming deliveries.
Prepares IV medication products within the guidelines of applicable laws and regulations.
Checks in orders from wholesaler and suppliers. Distributes appropriately the stock and file paperwork; processes returns and back orders in a timely manner.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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