Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Tech

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

The posted compensation range of $35.97 - $42.10/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Pharmacy Tech, you will be a vital specialist, directly enabling the safe and efficient delivery of life-critical medications, ensuring our patients receive the right treatment to heal. You will play a crucial role in medication management and patient care support, contributing to exceptional healthcare outcomes.

Every day you will expertly assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, meticulously filling and distributing unit-dose drugs, and facilitating seamless medication exchanges to nursing units. This includes conducting nursing unit inspections, replenishing floor stock supplies, and performing hourly medication deliveries.

To be successful in this role, you will have a proactive, patient-focused approach, consistently striving to deliver exceptional care through precision and dedication. Your accurate processing of orders, inventory management, and maintenance of a clean work environment are key to top-tier pharmacy support and patient safety.

• Conducts inspection of assigned nursing units as needed, removes all outdated drugs from the area, and documents all pertinent findings.
• Accurately fill medication labels as orders are processed for patients (both IV admixture and oral doses).
• Identifies items, which need to be ordered and records in purchasing log. Checks floor stock supplies and replenishes according to department policy.
• Checks in deliveries, Places distributor's price stickers on merchandise, and places into stock. Returns items to proper stock location and maintains bar code ID stickers in proper locations.
• Makes hourly pick-up/delivery rounds to every nursing station. Delivers medication to patient care areas. Rounds are made every hour on time so there is sufficient time to process new orders to be delivered by the next round.
• Delivers and exchanges 24-hour supply of medication in unit dose cassettes and IV admixtures on a daily basis, according to department policy.
• Answers telephone and relays messages. Files and maintains medical and prescription records in organized fashion.

Required

• Pharmacy Technician: CA (PHARMTECH:CA)
• Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to the pharmacy department, proper aseptic technique used in the preparation of IV admixture products
• Knowledge of drug names and therapeutic uses

Preferred

• National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
• High School Graduate
• High School GED

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health - Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also includes four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Additionally, Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only medical facility in Calavaras County.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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