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Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Level II (Casual) - Part Time - Pharmacy

Rady Children's Hospital

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • $33.17–$46.16 Per Hour

Highlights

Dependent upon assignment, the principle areas of drug distribution may include unit dose, intravenous, oral, and topical drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment and related duties, as required. Using developed skills in pharmacy systems to trouble shoot issues, in coordination with a pharmacist, is expected.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$33.17–$46.16 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1954
Websitehttp://www.rchsd.org/

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is viewed as an expert in pharmacy technical practices. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing technical functions associated with drug distribution in accordance with specific provisions, standards, and State and Federal laws and regulations. Dependent upon assignment, the principle areas of drug distribution may include unit dose, intravenous, oral, and topical drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment and related duties, as required. Customer service, teamwork and communication are important job functions. Trains and mentors Level I technicians, pharmacist interns and pharmacy students. Using developed skills in pharmacy systems to trouble shoot issues, in coordination with a pharmacist, is expected. Strong coordination and prioritization skills are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, GED or foreign equivalent

Two years of experience

Registered CA Pharmacy Technician

Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology, metric and apothecary measures

Must have met equivalency of 2 years of work as a Pharmacy Tech, Level I RCHSD inpatient pharmacy

Didactic and practical experience in IV compounding including chemotherapy handling and preparation

Knowledge of pharmacy ethics, laws, and accountability and control of prescriptions and controlled drugs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree

Three years of experience

Experience in a pediatric hospital setting

Experience with automated dispensing machines and barcode technology

The current salary range for this position is $33.17 to $46.16

A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children's Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

About Company

Our Mission
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.

Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.

Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.

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