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Pharmacy Technician Per Diem

Ontario, Canada
$23 - $31/hr
Entry Level
PER_DIEM

Top Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision

About the role

Kindred Hospital Ontario helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a seven-bed ICU to for treating particularly serious conditions. We are located just 4 miles from LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) with popular restaurants and shops within a short driving distance.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist – and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties.

Essential Functions

Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication. Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles. Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer. Prepares intravenous (IV) packs. Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly. Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product. Dates times and initials all vials for reuse. Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions. Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log. Receives and stores incoming supplies. Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records. Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion. Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age Adult and Geriatrics. Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff. Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Good math and science skills

Good stress coping skills. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance.

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25

Performs other related duties as assigned. Pay Range: $23.00-$31.17/hr. ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certification

State Certification/Licensure if required by state.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred. Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.

About Kindred Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
10,001+ employees

Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.

Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.

In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.

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