Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy Main (Full-Time, Varied)

Compensation range:

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

     The Pharmacy Technician assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and maintaining patient records to assure that patients receive pharmaceutical care which is consistent with the mission of the department and the hospital.  The Pharmacy Technician works only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. These activities are performed within the context of established policies, procedures and techniques of Enloe Medical Center, the Enloe Medical Center Pharmacy, and federal and state standards and regulations.  The Pharmacy Technician supports and contributes to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center and the Pharmacy Department.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Desired:

     One year of hospital experience in an inpatient, decentralized setting 

     Computer experience with pharmacy programs and with Windows

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

     Currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing by the State of California

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

     Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.   Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule, organize and perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency.  Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, abbreviations, brand and generic names of medications, and CII Safe/PYXIS operations.  Ability to use a computer keyboard and to learn required functions on pharmacy computers.  Ability to transcribe pharmacy and nursing records; transcribe physician orders from an NCR copy.  Ability to use a calculator and perform pharmaceutical calculations.  Ability to manipulate needles, syringes, ampoules and vials using aseptic technique.  Understanding of policy and procedure for pharmaceutical special preparations.  Ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action.  Ability to utilize good telephone etiquette.  Demonstrate a desire to learn more and actively pursue that desire.  Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.