Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem
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Tahoe Forest Health System
Truckee, CA, US
Summary
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications while maintaining accurate drug inventory and patient records. They ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and participate in departmental quality improvement activities.
Job Description
This position is eligible for a $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Bargaining Unit: EA
Rate of Pay: $35.33/hour + DOE (Base Pay of $31.41includes 12.5% per diem premium)
Summary
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and delivers medications pursuant to physician’s orders after being processed by a pharmacist.
- Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
- Contributes to the effective operations of the department.
- Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.
- Maintains adequate office supplies.
- Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
- Complies with System policies and procedures.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education/Experience
Certificate of completion from college or vocational school (One year certificate from college or technical school) or 2-3 years relevant experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
California Pharmacy Technician License
- Upon hire
Other Experience/Qualifications
Required:
- 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience
Preferred:
- Current pharmacy technician certification in the State of Nevada
Proudly serving the community since 1952, Tahoe Forest Hospital is a not for profit rural health care facility and designated Critical Access Hospital. It is fully accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services. Tahoe Forest Hospital has 25 acute care beds and 36 long-term care beds.
Our geographic area covers six rural counties, two states and approximately 3,500 square miles with primary services reaching the communities of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, Donner Summit and the Sierra Valley in California and Incline Village in Nevada. Tahoe Forest Hospital serves a full-time population of approximately 40,000 residents with influxes of up to an additional 30,000 tourists during peak periods.
Founded
1952
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Truckee, California
Proudly serving the community since 1952, Tahoe Forest Hospital is a not for profit rural health care facility and designated Critical Access Hospital. It is fully accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services. Tahoe Forest Hospital has 25 acute care beds and 36 long-term care beds.
Our geographic area covers six rural counties, two states and approximately 3,500 square miles with primary services reaching the communities of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, Donner Summit and the Sierra Valley in California and Incline Village in Nevada. Tahoe Forest Hospital serves a full-time population of approximately 40,000 residents with influxes of up to an additional 30,000 tourists during peak periods.
Founded
1952
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Truckee, California