OverviewNestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The incumbent is responsible for technical, clerical, and transportation duties for the department and is involved with the preparation, distribution and delivery of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The technician must demonstrate competency in patient care for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Other duties within scope of practice as assigned by supervising pharmacist. The technician may be required to work at another GSSA facility.QualificationsRequired:
One year of acute care hospital pharmacy practice experience or a 6 week Pharmacy Technician externship at a Dignity Health Sacramento Division Hospital
Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician program is preferred
Registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy as a registered technician
Certified Pharmacy Technician from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Preferred:
Experience in the preparation of intravenous admixtures and antineoplastic/chemotherapeutic/hazardous medications is preferred
Experience working in a USP 797 clean room is preferable
Experience in the preparation of intravenous admixtures and antineoplastic/chemotherapeutic/hazardous medications is preferred
Pay Range$37.75 - $37.75 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.