Pharmacy Technician (PHTec) #MD-PHTEC-1113 - AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing
Stockton, CA 95215
About the Job
Summary:
- Ref #: MD-PHTEC-1113
- Profession: Pharmacy
- Specialty: Pharmacy Technician (PHTec)
- Job Type: Contract
- Open To Travelers: Yes
- Facility Type: Correctional
- Location: Corcoran / Represa / Tehachapi, California
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift: Day, Evening & Night shifts available
- Duration: 13 and 26 weeks options
- Rate: $640-$800/week
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.
- Delivering medications to clinics/nursing staff and organizing medication accordingly.
- 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.
Source : AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing