Pharmacy Technician - Waimea, Hawaii

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification and 1 years Pharmacy Technician experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Support pharmaceutical operations in a hospital pharmacy setting by assisting pharmacists with medication preparation, sterile compounding, and inventory management. This role requires adherence to strict safety, infection control, and sterile compounding standards, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Location: Waimea, HI

Job Type: Contract | Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days / Weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing physician orders by accurately pulling labels and filling medications, including unit-dose, topical, reconstituted, and IV solutions.
• Prepare intravenous, epidural, and intrathecal solutions using sterile techniques in compliance with Sterile Compounding SOPs and regulations.
• Ensure all completed drug orders are reviewed by the pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment while following infection control and safety protocols.
• Manage telephone inquiries and triage calls appropriately.
• Pre-pack unit-dose medications and remove outdated stock from shelves and automated dispensing systems.
• Perform daily stocking of pharmacy shelves and automated dispensing machines across the hospital.
• Maintain crash carts and emergency medication supplies.
• Deliver completed medication orders to hospital units or authorized personnel.
• Support special pharmacy or patient needs and participate in competency assessments as required.
• Adhere to confidentiality and use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling hazardous materials.
  
  

Additional duties may include managing temperature logs, narcotic pulls, medication inventory, assisting nursing staff with Pyxis troubleshooting, and completing special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacy Technician Registration in the State of Hawaii.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a pharmacy setting supporting pharmacists, preferably in hospitals, community pharmacies, or medical institutions.
• Knowledge of sterile compounding regulations and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under supervision.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
  
  

This contract position begins immediately, offering the opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic hospital environment while working day and weekend shifts.

Apply now to advance your pharmacy technician career in this engaging hospital role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $25.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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