Pharmacy Technician I

About Us

Advocate the proper use of medicine, advice medication therapies and monitor medication regimens while working among the top Southern California health care professional at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children’s Hospital located in Los Angeles County.  Counsel patients and health care professionals regarding prescription side effects and reactions, and provide recommendations for over-the-counter medications.  Share your expertise with the local community on the latest directions and treatments for tobacco cessation, asthma, diabetes management and additional topics in group forums.  Discover rewarding opportunities as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician in a variety of outpatient pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy and administration settings at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

About the Opportunity 

The Pharmacy Technician fills prescriptions accurately and with an appropriate amount of speed.  He/she compounds sterile preparations according to established procedures.  He/she organizes the work to allow for efficient checking by a pharmacist.  He/she competently uses and maintains all dispensing/compounding equipment (including computers) according to established procedures.  Must possess a valid Pharmacy Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.  Must have passed the designated competency examination.  Must have the ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day, type at least 30 words per minute, communicate effectively with patients and health care workers, and lift up to 25 lbs.  Must have at least 6 months of experience as a home infusion or hospital pharmacy technician or related experience, at least 6 months of experience in a retail pharmacy or hospital outpatient pharmacy that utilizes a computer system for processing prescriptions, and at least 6 months of experience compounding infusion products.  Must be able to demonstrate sterile technique and verbalize ASHP sterile compounding guidelines.