PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.Essential functions include:Delivering medications to designated areas accurately and efficiently, including consolidating trips and recognizing prioritiesFilling stock, unit dose medications, medication orders accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner taking into account specific patient needsStocking shelves and medication bins and all areas of the pharmacyConducting IV preparation functions according to departmental processes using sterile techniqueRecording wasteAnswering phone and determining order status; triaging calls for appropriate resolutionEducation requirements:CA Pharmacy Technician from the CA Board of Pharmacy is required.Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.