Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician’s main duty is to assist the pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy Technician in all areas of pharmaceutical services by aiding with the promotion and delivery of quality, safe, rational and effective pharmaceutical services to the patients, and health care practitioners of Mountains Community Hospital.

Department Specific Duties

Prepare and distribute medications, including sterile IV compounds, under pharmacist supervision.

Restock Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, crash carts, and medication inventory.

Maintain compliance with USP <797> sterile compounding standards.

Assist with outpatient prescription processing and medication packaging.

Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, recalls, and temperature logs.

Support pharmacy quality improvement, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.

Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Current California Pharmacy Technician License

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong communication, organizational, and basic math skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Preferred Qualifications

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

One year of hospital pharmacy experience

Experience with sterile IV compounding, Pyxis, and unit-dose medication preparation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and committed to medication safety and excellent patient care. Candidates should work well as part of a healthcare team, communicate professionally, and be comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Join Mountains Community Hospital and become an important part of a team dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to our community.