Job Description
Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description
The Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role within the pharmacy team, operating at an entry, developmental, and training level. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the technician is responsible for non-sterile compounding and central pharmacy operations, including the preparation of medication. The role requires a basic understanding of medication responsibilities and pharmacy operations, providing home infusion pharmacy services, enteral therapy, and other specialized injectable therapies for pediatric patients and adults with childhood diseases such as cystic fibrosis and hemophilia.
Responsibilities
+ Perform all duties in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, including Service Standards and Code of Conduct.
+ Inventory supplies by checking for shortages, rotating stock, and removing expired medications.
+ Accurately prepare medications and other supplies for transport.
+ Fill medication trays and ensure accuracy.
+ Audit medications for accuracy.
+ Float between the IV Room and Delivery Room, assisting in various tasks.
+ Answer phone calls from families and complete refill requests for supplies.
+ Triage fax queue and fill prescriptions before submitting for pharmacist check.
+ Audit 15-20 delivery tickets per day.
Essential Skills
+ Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or licensed as a Pharmacy Intern by the California Board of Pharmacy.
+ Experience in pharmacy operations, with a minimum of 6 months to 1 year, preferably in a retail setting.
+ IV experience or willingness to work as a Pharmacy Supply Technician without it.
+ Data entry skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Sterile compounding experience is highly desirable.
+ Experience with fulfillment and compounding.
+ Ability to work efficiently in a team of 6 within the IV Room.
Work Environment
This role is based in a Home Pharmacy department, working Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a projected 40 hours per week. The position is initially a 5-6 month assignment covering a long-term leave of absence, with the possibility of extension. The pharmacy technician will be part of a team specializing in caring for children with complex needs, providing exemplary care to children who require home infusion therapies and other specialized treatments. The work environment emphasizes collaboration with families to achieve optimal care results.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Menlo Park,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Internship, Monday to Friday,
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