DescriptionUnder direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, when assigned to an inpatient practice area, performs those repetitive and manipulative activities which primarily consist of drug distribution, pre-packaging, maintaining the inventory in the Pyxis medstations (filling the medstation daily, checking for outdates), record keeping (refrigerator temperature logs and hood cleaning), billing, housekeeping and security functions. Hourly Salary Range: $33.30 - $43.96 (Step based on years of experience)Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME

Qualifications* California Pharmacy Technician License * Minimum of 2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience* Ability to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations.* Knowledge of pharmaceutical generic and trade names and their dosage forms, and the ability to cross-reference the most common drugs from memory.* Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceutical abbreviations.* Skill in preparing intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.* Ability to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision.* Skill in computer order entry of medication orders as well as other related computer entry tasks and computer report generation.* Telephone and verbal skills required to communicate clearly and effectively with pharmacists, nurses, physicians and other allied health professionals.* Ability to compound chemotherapy solution utilizing departmental guidelines for the preparation/distribution of cytotoxic agents.* Ability to lift 25 lbs and push 50 lbs.