Pharmacy Tech II VVH (Per Diem, Variable)

Job Description

At NorthBay Health, the Pharmacy Technician II works under the supervision of Pharmacy Supervisor and oversight by the Staff Pharmacists, performs technician functions and assists with drug dispensing and record keeping. Maintains pharmacy inventory levels and integrity both within and outside the pharmacy.

Primary Job Duties

• Prepares and labels oral, injectable and other medications, including neonatal and hazardous medications, for patients, under supervision and verification by a pharmacist according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Reconstitutes additives, calculates volumes, and mixes IV solutions, nutritional products, under supervision and verification by a pharmacist according to departmental policies and procedures using aseptic technique.
• Communicates with patient care areas and troubleshoots dispensing issues, IV's and general order clarification issues. Refers all clinical and pharmacologic questions to the pharmacist.
• Prepares unit-dose packages of both oral and injectable preparations from bulk stock.
• Performs IV rounds to monitor for utilization of solutions with additives.
• Prepares IV labels and initiates and maintains IV additive profiles on all patients receiving medication solutions.
• Credits returned and unused medication to patient's profiles in the computer.
• Restocks and maintains inventory levels in immediate working areas.
• Performs medication delivery rounds, restocks, and ensures medications availability to patient care areas.
• Performs ADM activities including running of reports, restocking and billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours of Work: Various shifts.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate preferred.

Licensure: Registration as Pharmacy technician or Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Experience: Completion of pharmacy technologist training program. One year of institutional Pharmacy Technician experience required. Knowledge of the laws involved in hospital pharmacy practice.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate competency in basic pharmaceutical calculations. Ability to type 25 wpm and have previous computer experience.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. Requires ability to communicate clearly needs and situational assessments.

About Us

Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 15) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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