Summary :

• Ref # : M-PHARM-8206184
• Profession : Pharmacy
• Specialty : Pharmacy Technician (PHTec)
• Job Type : Contract
• Facility Type : Correctional
• Location : Soledad, California
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 28 weeks
• Schedule : Mon, Tue, Wed, 7 : 45A-4 : 15P
• Rate : $480 / 24-hours

Requirements :

• Current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of sixteen (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein
• Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking / Writing)

Responsibilities :

The Temporary / Relief Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge, Pharmacist, or their designate, will provide services within the permitted scope of practice for a Pharmacy Technician.

This will be in compliance with Federal and State laws, as well as the policies and procedures of the institution. The responsibilities and services expected from the Temporary / Relief Pharmacy Technician include, but are not limited to, the following : Receiving prescription / medical orders.

• Gathering information on new patients / youth to establish their medical profile, including diagnosis, allergies, medical history, and desired therapeutic outcomes.
• Assessing prescription / medication orders for completeness, correctness, authenticity, and legality.
• Entering prescription information into the patient / youth profile.
• Calibrating equipment necessary for preparing or compounding prescription / medication orders.
• Compounding medications for dispensing based on prescription formulas or instructions.
• Measuring or counting finished dosage forms for dispensing.
• Recording the preparation of medication in various dosage forms.
• Documenting the preparation of controlled substances for dispensing.
• Packaging the medications appropriately.
• Preparing and attaching labels and auxiliary labels to containers.
• Performing intermediate checks during the processing of prescription / medication orders.
• Maintaining drug and supply inventory, along with inventory records.
• Reviewing pharmacy stock for expired drugs.
• Assisting the Pharmacist-in-Charge, Pharmacist, or designate in identifying and resolving problems related to patient / youth therapy.
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Last updated : 2024-05-30