Pharmacy Technician 3 Saving lives starts with you. It starts with the chain of events you initiate when you work with McKesson Pharmaceutical - a chain that extends across the country and results in millions of people getting more from their healthcare.As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical delivers supply, technology and care management solutions to over 26,000 retail and 5,000 health system pharmacies nationwide. Our company includes three segments: Our domestic network of distribution centers ensures that our customers - and their patients - receive the right medicines and medical supplies at the right time. Our IT segment provides service and support for more than 2,400 systems in independent, chain, hospital, clinic and nursing-home pharmacies across the country. We work hard so that pharmacists can spend their time on patients - not paperwork. Our Center for Financial Services plays a critical role in ensuring that hospitals, pharmacies and retail chains receive pharmaceutical products quickly - usually within 24 hours. Our entire team works to ensure patients receive their medications efficiently and begin the process of healing.Current NeedPosition DescriptionPerforms any combination of following duties to assist Pharmacist in hospital pharmacy or retail establishment: mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tables and capsules, and types labels for bottles. Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication. Receives and stores incoming supplies. Counts stock and enters data in compute to maintain inventory records. Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patient, compute charges, and enters data in computer. Prepares IV (intravenous) packs, using sterile technique, under supervision of hospital pharmacist. Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods. Types and files reports, and completes formed as directed. Assists in stocking shelves, checking prices and maintaining inventory. Higher level technicians may have the following additional duties: May work closely with drug wholesalers and directly with manufacturers to ensure the uninterrupted provision of medications for our patients and ensure the Robot completes the daily assignments on time and with accuracy.Minimum Requirements2+ years of pharmacy operations experience (Please note that specific business units minimum years of experience may be different, and may require pharmacy certification depending on state law)Additional Knowledge & SkillsWorking knowledge of pharmacy operations; good communication and computer skills.EducationHS Diploma or Equivalent or Pharmacy Technician certificationCertifications/LicensurePhysical RequirementsGeneral Office DemandsBenefits & Company StatementWe believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, youll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.It starts with you. Thats a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, were helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Pharmaceutical, youll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson/careers - See more at: mckessonjobs/us/california/pharmacy/jobid6544969-pharmacy-technician-3#sthash.6yK4hk8D.dpuf
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:47:27 +0000
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