Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy, Full-Time, Evenings

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician prepares, fills and distributes medications and sterile products.  All technicians are under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

High school graduation or equivalent. Two years of college with appropriate science courses or completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician program.

EXPERIENCE

Two years as a pharmacy technician or related experience preferred.  Hospital pharmacy technician experience is strongly preferred.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

Demonstrated working knowledge of general pharmacy operations.  Demonstrated knowledge of drug names, dosage forms, packaging and storage requirements. Demonstrated application of aseptic technique procedures.  Ability to prepare sterile solutions.  Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and hardware.  Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, nursing staff, physician staff, and all hospital personnel.  Ability to prioritize work flow and respond appropriately to immediate or urgent patient or work flow needs.  Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instruction.

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

Must be currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of California.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

• Processing orders for the preparation, filling and refilling of narcotic and non-narcotic medications for employee/take home prescriptions, inpatients, floor stock, offsite facilities, or case carts according to applicable policy and procedure guidelines
• Distributing and refilling medications (narcotic and non-narcotic) in the Pyxis Medstations
• Preparing intravenous admixtures, other sterile and non-sterile preparations, including, but not limited to parenteral nutrition, intravenous antibiotics, large volume intravenous additives, GU irrigant syringes, triple antibiotic irrigations and narcotic analgesia syringes
• Preparing chemotherapy only if certified to do so by MGH Pharmacy Department and performing LFGI decontamination and cleaning
• Maintaining quality of drugs by continuously monitoring expiration dates
• Employing established policies, procedures and standards for aseptic technique and handling sterile products
• Maintaining appropriate quality control log documentation and participating in quality control activities
• Maintaining adequate inventory, including, but not limited to, stocking shelves, procuring inventory, unit dose repackaging, and assuring appropriate levels of stock
• Maintaining computerized patient profile records with additions, deletions, or changes under the supervision of the pharmacist.  This includes sorting, assessing and prioritizing communications and orders for the pharmacist with the assistance of any established triage protocol and entering orders
• Maintaining an orderly, neat and sterile work area, including the following of appropriate policies and procedures when handling hazardous substances
• Maintaining work logs in the appropriate area related to the activities of narcotic and drug preparation, maintenance of equipment, repackaging and status of work completed
• Assist Pharmacists in performing monthly inspections of medication storage in the patient care areas

SECONDARY (modifiable)

Preparing sterile linear chemotherapy products upon certification

Orienting and training new technicians or Pharmacy Interns as assigned

Ordering, unpacking, verifying and storing pharmaceutical supplies

Other duties as assigned

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law.  The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.  This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.  Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy.  Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.