Job Information
Sharp HealthCare Pharmacy Technician-Outpatient – Sharp Grossmont – Evening Shift – Part Time in La Mesa, California
Facility: Grossmont Hospital
City La Mesa
Department
Job Status
Regular
Shift
Evening
FTE
0.87
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board; California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy
Hours :
Shift Start Time:
10:30 AM
Shift End Time:
9 PM
AWS Hours Requirement:
10/40 - 10 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information:
10 hour shifts - 70 hours every 2 week pay period.
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$24.091 - $30.113 - $36.136
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.
This position is eligible for Full Time Benefits
What You Will Do
To assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services that support the mission, values and philosophy of Pharmacy Services and Sharp HealthCare. Performs technical tasks involved in the preparation, documentation and distribution of out-patient medications.
Required Qualifications
- California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
1 Year Experience in retail pharmacy environment
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board -PREFERRED
Essential Functions
Accurately processes prescriptionsObtains all required patient information, allergies, and payment method from the patientDemonstrates understanding of and accurately applies metric and apothecary systems of weights and measures, pharmaceutical calculations, trade and generic names, dosages and indications.Completes all computer data fields when entering prescriptionsCalls physician's offices for refills as needed and records appropriate authorizationCommunicates problems and delays in processing to pharmacist as appropriateNotifies the pharmacist of any duplicate drug entries, too frequent refills, drug interactions, or allergy warning statements highlighted during prescription entryPrepares the prescription label with accurate information about the product dispensed (brand/generic) as required by law and affixes any useful auxiliary labels to the vialProvides for accurate and secure filling of controlled substance prescriptions. Maintains all documentation accurately according to policies and procedures. Maintains adequate control drug inventory and resolves pharmacy narcotic discrepancies in a timely manner.Obtains pharmacist check prior to dispensing 100% of the time
BillingFollows all cash register proceduresUnderstands and maintains knowledge of contracted third party formularies and plan limitations.Properly records all overages and payoutsObtains proper patient identification and authorization on checks and charge cards
Inventory controlMaintains adequate levels of supplies including prescription vials, liquid bottles, pharmacy labels, printer paper, and pharmacy caution labels.Communicates special or urgent needs to buyer in a timely manner.Maintains neat and organized work areas.Completes assigned pharmacy (or nursing unit) inspections, removes outdated and unusable medications from inventory for disposal or credit from reverse distribution vendor.Monitors and documents refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.
Medication safetyDemonstrates knowledge of and active participation in concurrent medication safety event monitoring programs.Qualitative work demonstrates thoughtful and thorough identification, evaluation and analysis of medication safety eventsQuantitative work reflects the desire to contribute to the ADE monitoring aspect of Safe Medication Practice.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class