Job Description

Summary:

• Ref #: M-PHARM-8410662
• Profession: Pharmacy
• Specialty: Pharmacy Technician (PHTec)
• Job Type: Contract
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Location: Represa, California
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8A-4P
• Rate: $720/36-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 is 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.

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