San Leandro Hospital Pharmacy Tech, Full Time, Benefited, Varied shift, 8hours,
Alameda Health System, San Leandro, CA, United States
Role Overview
Under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist, the SLH Pharmacy Technician assists in manufacturing, packaging, and distributing medications. Required by law to work under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and perform supportive services. Performs related duties as required.
Duties & Essential Job Functions
Fills orders and dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist (pulls prepackaged medication or obtains stock containers); prepares parenteral solutions using knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and good aseptic techniques; prepackages oral, parenteral, and external medications using various packaging and labeling equipment.
Inputs into computer terminal dispensing and billing information; updates files on new drugs, changing drug costs, new physicians, etc; maintains other appropriate records; performs tasks necessary to maintain the Pharmacy area and equipment in order.
Orders medication and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist; receives and verifies delivered orders; restocks medication shelves and supply bins; rotates and removes outdated drugs; maintains a clean working environment including Pharmacy equipment and work counters; maintains stock records.
Picks up and replaces floor stock containers of solutions, ointments and some medications; delivers medications directly to the nursing units or patients’ medication drawers.
Picks up/receives physician orders and reviews for completeness, determines availability of drugs (ordered by generic or trade names) on hospital and/or Medi‑Cal formularies; obtains patient information on prescriptions and maintains the Pharmacy Patient Medication Profiles; interprets physician’s directions and types prescription labels.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associate of Arts degree in a field directly related to pharmacy technician duties (e.g., Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Natural Sciences) or any other course providing at least 240 hours of theoretical and practical instruction, with at least 120 hours in theory, certified by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
Experience:
Equivalent of one year full‑time experience (1500 hours) performing pharmacy technician tasks in an inpatient hospital, correctional facility, community or outpatient pharmacy, military technician program, or similar.
Licenses/Certifications:
Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI) required for certain Emergency Department positions; registered and certified as a Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Pay Range
$35.45 – $46.25 per hour.
Additional Information
Inpatient experience is preferred.
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Under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist, the SLH Pharmacy Technician assists in manufacturing, packaging, and distributing medications. Required by law to work under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and perform supportive services. Performs related duties as required.
Duties & Essential Job Functions
Fills orders and dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist (pulls prepackaged medication or obtains stock containers); prepares parenteral solutions using knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and good aseptic techniques; prepackages oral, parenteral, and external medications using various packaging and labeling equipment.
Inputs into computer terminal dispensing and billing information; updates files on new drugs, changing drug costs, new physicians, etc; maintains other appropriate records; performs tasks necessary to maintain the Pharmacy area and equipment in order.
Orders medication and pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist; receives and verifies delivered orders; restocks medication shelves and supply bins; rotates and removes outdated drugs; maintains a clean working environment including Pharmacy equipment and work counters; maintains stock records.
Picks up and replaces floor stock containers of solutions, ointments and some medications; delivers medications directly to the nursing units or patients’ medication drawers.
Picks up/receives physician orders and reviews for completeness, determines availability of drugs (ordered by generic or trade names) on hospital and/or Medi‑Cal formularies; obtains patient information on prescriptions and maintains the Pharmacy Patient Medication Profiles; interprets physician’s directions and types prescription labels.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associate of Arts degree in a field directly related to pharmacy technician duties (e.g., Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Natural Sciences) or any other course providing at least 240 hours of theoretical and practical instruction, with at least 120 hours in theory, certified by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
Experience:
Equivalent of one year full‑time experience (1500 hours) performing pharmacy technician tasks in an inpatient hospital, correctional facility, community or outpatient pharmacy, military technician program, or similar.
Licenses/Certifications:
Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI) required for certain Emergency Department positions; registered and certified as a Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Pay Range
$35.45 – $46.25 per hour.
Additional Information
Inpatient experience is preferred.
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