Washington Hospital Careers

Description

Salary Range: $34.49 - 45.17  

Summary of Duties: Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy Technician is responsible for following established policies and procedures, receives, reviews, sorts and processes drug and supply orders. Responsibilities include preparing IV admixtures and chemotherapy, fill UD medications, Pyxis, barcoding and med. recon.  Good knowledge of computer system. Prefer knowledge in barcoding, inventory management and Pyxis. Able to interview patients to complete Medication Reconciliation. Other duties as required.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, courses in mathematics, typing and general science required
• Two years of college or in a PharmD program is preferred
• Completion of an approved Certified Pharmacy Technician program required

Licensure/Certification Requirements 

• Current Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) registration or Pharmacy Intern license with the California State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Experience Requirements

• At least one (1) year of experience as an inpatient Pharmacy Technician or in PharmD program with a Pharmacy Intern license is required.
• IV skills and barcode experience is preferred.

Special Skills or Abilities

• Good computer skills and able to maintain databases.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including night shift.

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