Pharmacy Technician 1
$29.67 - $41.54/hr
Entry
La Mesa, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPharmacy
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A California Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy is required.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other members of the healthcare team and patients.
- Must be able to manage deadlines, prioritize, and manage time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Must be proficient in all technology utilized for drug distribution.
- Must possess verbal and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate competency in hazardous medication and chemotherapy compounding and USP 800 guidelines.
- Must demonstrate competency to perform work in the IV room in accordance with USP 797 and 800 guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in automated dispensing cabinets such as Pyxis, including refilling, loading and unloading medications, using barcode technology, completing RX checks, pulling override reports, fulfilling stock-out reports, and assisting with inventory discrepancies.
- Must maintain competency and abide by medication management standards in accordance with Sharp policies and procedures and federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide pharmaceutical care and services under pharmacist supervision, supporting the organization's mission, values, and philosophy while performing essential functions according to established procedures.
- Assist with drug dispensing and distribution, IV preparation, inventory control, medication safety, and quality.
- Print, accurately fill, and prepare first and subsequent doses, unit doses for patient cassettes, floor stocks, and medication requests; prioritize and complete workload to support pharmacy operations; select, order, and restock the correct medication, dosage, and strength; obtain pharmacist checks before dispensing; and prepare, label, and document prepacking, repackaging, and compounded medications according to policy, procedure, and regulatory standards.
- Deliver medications to correct locations; exchange medication cassettes within designated time frames; transfer bulk medications and remove discontinued medications from non-exchange cassettes; check nursing station refrigerators for discontinued medications; and respond to STAT, ASAP, and NOW medication delivery requests.
- Prepare IV admixtures according to established guidelines; run IV label fill lists and organize work to meet batch delivery times; perform primary label checks; use the pharmacy workflow management system and barcode technology for IV compounding; obtain pharmacist checks before dispensing IV admixtures; respond to STAT, ASAP, and NOW IV requests; recycle IVs where possible and remove expired products; maintain and restock IV preparation and dispensing areas; and communicate workload or operational issues to supervisors.
- Monitor drug inventory, including PAR levels, to prevent stock-outs and communicate special or urgent inventory needs to the Pharmacy Buyer; store medications according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer guidelines; remove outdated and unusable medications to segregated storage; maintain organized work areas; and maintain the integrity of pharmacy waste streams.
- Use automated dispensing cabinets such as Pyxis to refill, load, and unload medications, use barcode technology, complete RX checks, pull override reports, fulfill stock-out reports, and assist with inventory discrepancies.
- Identify medication safety improvement opportunities, including look-alike/sound-alike storage and packaging issues and delivery, storage, security, or inventory concerns; participate in initiatives to prevent medication safety events; follow medication safety communications and initiatives; and potentially participate in Pyxis override monitoring, controlled substance audits, and medication safety event reporting.
- Complete assigned monthly procedural-area and drug-storage inspections using appropriate documentation tools, and maintain complete records for compounding, hazardous medication and chemotherapy, prepacking, controlled substance audits, Pyxis, and other applicable procedures.
- Prioritize and complete assigned workload in a timely manner, identify process improvement opportunities, bring critical issues to management's attention, and participate in implementing needed corrections.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external customers by treating customers and coworkers with dignity and respect; stay informed through staff meetings, electronic communications, in-services, and educational opportunities; promptly and courteously answer incoming calls; communicate effectively with coworkers and customers verbally and nonverbally; and promptly communicate issues to a supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
- One year of experience in a hospital pharmacy environment or in IV sterile compounding.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
- Skilled use of Microsoft Office and Excel.
About the company
Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit, integrated regional health care system serving the San Diego area. It operates four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three affiliated medical groups, and a health plan, offering primary and specialty care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery, and women's health. Care is delivered through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, and a health plan to provide coordinated services and reinvest profits back into the community. By combining hospitals, physician groups, and an in-house health plan within a not-for-profit framework, it emphasizes community health and population well-being over standalone services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1946
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- Chula Vista expansion adds imaging, specialty care, and parking capacity for growth.
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- August 2026 layoffs cut 260 jobs after 315 cuts in 2025.
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- July 2026 Tri-City takeover gives Sharp a 30-year North County operating platform.
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista opened January 2026 with consolidated outpatient services.
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Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Professional Development Budget