Pharmacy Technician I (Per Diem)

At NorthBay Healthcare Pharmacy Technician I will work under the Pharmacy manager and oversight by the Staff Pharmacists, performs entry level technician functions and assists with drug dispensing and record keeping.  Maintains pharmacy inventory levels and integrity both within and outside the pharmacy.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

 1.        Prepares and labels oral, injectable and other medications for patients, under supervision and verification by a pharmacist according to departmental policies and procedures.

 2.        Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, reconstitutes additives, calculates volumes, and mixes IV solutions, nutritional products, according to departmental procedures using aseptic technique. 

 3.        Answers telephone calls from patient care areas about dispensing issues, IV's and general order clarification issues. Refers all clinical and pharmacologic questions to the pharmacist.

 4.        Prepares unit-dose packages of both solid and injectable preparations from bulk stock.

 5.        Performs IV rounds to monitor for utilization of solutions with additives.

 6.        Prepares IV labels and initiates and maintains IV additive profiles on all patients receiving medication solutions.

 7.        Credits returned and unused medication to patient's profiles in the computer.

 8.        Restocks and maintains inventory levels in immediate working areas.

9.         Performs ADM activities including running of reports, restocking and billing

10.       Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education:   High school graduate preferred.

Licensure:   Registration as Pharmacy technician or Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board Pharmacy is required.

Experience:   Completion of pharmacy technologist training program.  Prior experience in hospital practice not required. Knowledge of the laws involved in hospital pharmacy practice.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate competency in basic pharmaceutical calculations.  Ability to type 25 wpm and have previous computer experience.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. 

Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Involves standing up to 80% of shift and lifting up to 25 pounds. 

Hours of Work:  Various shifts.

Compensation:

•  Per Diem hourly range $31.46 - $42.28 Inclusive of differential

• Max rate listed is commensurate of 20 plus years as a Pharmacy Tech 

At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. 

 

These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. 

 

This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.

 

As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/S