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Pharmacy Technician

Mercy Medical Center Merced Merced, California
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The posted compensation range of $25.55 - $38.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-495734 Employment Type PRN Department Pharmacy Hours/Pay Period 16 Shift Evening Weekly Schedule Varied Remote No Category Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Technician, you will work under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, filling individual drug orders from the pharmacy medication profile.

Every day you will prepare intravenous additive solutions for individual patients from the IV profile and prepare bulk solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong attention to detail and precision along with reliable adherence to pharmacist direction and protocols. You will need a steady, careful approach to medication preparation.

  • Conducts inspection of assigned nursing units on a monthly basis, removes all outdated drugs from the area, and documents all pertinent findings.
  • Accurately fill medication labels as orders are processed for patients (both IV admixture and oral doses).
  • Identifies items, which need to be ordered and records in purchasing log. Checks floor stock supplies and replenishes according to department policy. Checks in deliveries, Places distributor's price stickers on merchandise, and places into stock. Returns items to proper stock location and maintains bar code ID stickers in proper locations.
  • Makes hourly pick-up/delivery rounds to every nursing station. Delivers medication to patient care areas. Rounds are made very hour on time so there is sufficient time to process new orders to be delivered by the next round.
  • Delivers and exchanges 24-hour supply of medication in unit dose cassettes and IV admixtures on a daily basis, according to department policy.
Job Requirements

Minimum:

  • Must possess and maintain a current Pharmacy Technician license from the State of California

Preferred:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to the pharmacy department proper aseptic technique used in the preparation of IV admixture products
  • Knowledge of drug names and therapeutic uses

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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