PHARMACY TECH (NAT CERT) - CommonSpirit Health

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest 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. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center health care philosophy the Pharmacy Technician under the supervision of the Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate preparation of IV solutions in accordance with established procedures. Extreme accuracy must rule general principles of sterility and dosing associated with compounding of all IVs. Calculations must be double-checked on all dosing calculations. STAT requests must be given priority.

Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) year previous hospital pharmacy experience required or formal pharmacy tech school with certification.
• Strong math skills.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician-NatL
• Current and valid Certified Pharmacy Technician

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 family members and the public.
• Basic knowledge of computers.