Pharmacy Tech II - CommonSpirit Health

Overview:St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.Responsibilities:

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist the Pharmacy Tech II is responsible for the preparation (excluding I.V. Chemotherapy admixtures) and distribution of all medication orders according to hospital policies standard practices of the profession and State and Federal laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Six (6) months of previous hospital pharmacy experience
• High School graduate
• Registered State Board of Pharmacy Technician (CT PHRMTEC)
• Competency certification of I.V admixture preparation and compounding is required of the Pharmacy Tech II upon hire or within thirty (30) days of hire date. 
• This requirement may be satisfied by submission of competency certification for I.V. admixture preparation and compounding from a qualified institution or successful completion of I.V admixture preparation and compounding assessment through observation and assessment by department management within thirty (30) days of hire

Special Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing using the English language.
• Strong attention to detail. Able to follow both oral and written directions.
• Ability to be precise in filling medication orders and maintaining records.
• Ability to work tactfully and effectively with team members the patient and their family and the public.
• Basic knowledge of computers.