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Pharmacy Technician, PIH Health Whittier, Full Time Day Shift

PIH Health

Pharmacy Technician, PIH Health Whittier, Full Time Day Shift

Whittier, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with two hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multi-specialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.

     

    From our extensive facilities in Whittier, California and Downey, California, PIH Health serves more than two million residents in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

     

    The PHARMACY TECHNICIAN performs all the non-judgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Maintain an ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the pharmacy. Maintain and reflect a positive attitude representing the pharmacy department as well as the entire hospital. He/she shall complete projects assigned by the Pharmacy Technician Manager/Supervisor or Pharmacy Operations Manager in a timely manner.

    Required Skills

    • Possess a proficient level of computer and verbal/written communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize.
    • Able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
    • Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
    • Possess knowledge or experience in IV preparation, aseptic technique, and data entry.
    • Minimum typing skills of 40 words per minute (wpm).
    • Able-bodied to transport medications throughout all patient care areas as deemed necessary.

     

    Required Experience

    REQUIRED:

    • Proficient command of the English language and knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
    • High School Graduate or GED
    • MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IN GOOD STANDING.
    • MUST HAVE ONE (1) YEAR OF PHARMACY HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE OR COMPLETION OF A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP IN AN ACUTE HOSPITAL SETTING.

     

    PREFERRED:

    • Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
    • Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of California
    • Pharmacy Technician internship at PIH Health.

     

    Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V

  • Qualifications
    • Possess a proficient level of computer and verbal/written communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize.
    • Able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently.
    • Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.
    • Possess knowledge or experience in IV preparation, aseptic technique, and data entry.
    • Minimum typing skills of 40 words per minute (wpm).
    • Able-bodied to transport medications throughout all patient care areas as deemed necessary.