Twin Cities Community Hospital is located within the Central Coast Wine Country and in the beautiful community of Templeton, California. The hospital is a 122-bed acute care hospital which includes a diagnostic center and birth center. We are proud of our facilities, our technology and, most of all, proud of the expertise in delivering high-quality, efficient care. Excellent career opportunities exist for nursing and other healthcare professionals to make a difference in the quality of people�s lives and in the community. Motivation and job satisfaction are high due to a team oriented atmosphere where both new and experienced employees are encouraged to share their own ideas.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician I performs various functions in the drug distribution, sterile product preparation, medication packaging, and patient billing under close observation and general supervision of the pharmacist and direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services. Technician fills medication cassettes with accuracy and appropriate medications according to medication profiles created by the pharmacist. Technician prepares intravenous solutions with additives under the direction of supervising pharmacist to assist in daily process of IV admixture distribution.

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Must be a High School Graduate and must be Registered with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Must demonstrate familiarity with unit dose, IV Admixture, computer applications, and general pharmacy knowledge pertaining to drug distribution.

Must have a valid California State Board of Pharmacy License that is in good standing.

Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to speak, and write English fluently. Should be familiar with Joint Commission requirements and standards. Organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills are essential. Ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment. Interpret and understand written prescriptions, formulas and other pharmaceutical information. Able to work under the supervision of Staff Pharmacists as indicated by the Director. Prepares, compounds, dispenses medications as ordered. Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, medical ethics, quality assurance.