Pharmacy Technician
Riverside PharmacyJob Summary Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Pharmacy Technician, where you'll play a vital role in supporting pharmacy operations and delivering exceptional patient care. In this energetic position, you will assist pharmacists with medication preparation, patient service, and regulatory compliance while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Your expertise will contribute to safe medication dispensing, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and maintaining strict adherence to pharmacy laws and standards. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced hospital or community pharmacy environment, making a meaningful difference in patient outcomes every day. Responsibilities Prepare and dispense medications accurately under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, including sterile IV infusions and compounded medications. Assist with medication inventory management, including stock replenishment, data entry into pharmacy software, and maintaining proper storage conditions. Support patient intake processes by verifying prescriptions, updating patient records, and ensuring compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws. Perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure correct dosages and medication administration, adhering to medical terminology and pharmacological protocols. Maintain patient confidentiality while handling sensitive information in accordance with healthcare regulations. Support hospital or community pharmacy operations by providing excellent customer service, answering patient inquiries, and facilitating medication pickup or delivery. Ensure aseptic techniques during sterile compounding procedures and adhere to sterile IV admixture procedures for safe medication preparation. Skills Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician in critical care, hospital, or community pharmacy settings. Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, drug regulation, and pharmacy laws at the state and federal levels. Proficiency with pharmacy software systems for data entry, prescription processing, and inventory management. Skilled in pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, and pharmacological medical terminology for accurate medication dispensing. Experience with IV infusion preparation, sterile compounding techniques, aseptic technique, and sterile IV admixture procedures. Excellent customer service skills with a focus on patient care and communication in fast-paced environments. Ability to maintain meticulous records while supporting pharmaceutical regulatory compliance standards. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to advance their career in pharmacy by gaining hospital or community pharmacy experience while contributing to vital healthcare services. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values professionalism, accuracy, and compassionate patient interactions—making every day rewarding as you help improve lives through expert medication management. Pay: $18.00 - $29.00 per hour Work Location: In person