Pharmacy Tech

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication maintaining the drug inventory and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Duties include handling credit card payments according to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). In addition to the normal background check a credit check screening will be completed in compliance with CHW policy. The position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

REQUIRED:

• Three (3) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Six (6) months of experience in a Pharmacy preparing sterile I.V. admixture (within the last two years).
• CA Pharmacy Technician from the CA Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program is required.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Able to perform basic mathematical and algebraic calculations.
• Familiar with computers and knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Ability to prepare sterile IV products.

PREFERRED:

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.