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Tenet Health Central Coast is an integrated healthcare system consisting of two acute care hospitals and several affiliated entities, including primary and specialty care, outpatient imaging and laboratories across the Central Coast. We remain committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities we serve and becoming the system of choice for both residents and visitors to this region. Unifying our resources under the Tenet Health Central Coast brand gives us the opportunity to enhance care coordination and access to the specialized services we bring to the region. Our network of medical professionals serves many diverse communities throughout the Central Coast, enabling all that come through our doors access to quality, coordinated care and advanced specialty services at convenient locations.

Mission: To provide quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve.

Vision: To consistently deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time and to be a premier organization to work, where patient care and saving lives remain our focus.

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Twin Cities Community Hospital

Twin Cities Community Hospital, a 122-bed acute care hospital, has been caring for the communities of Northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. With a medical staff of more than 200 physicians and 400 caregivers and support staff, the hospital specializes in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedics, digestive disorders, wound care and a broad array of medical, surgical and outpatient services. Twin Cities Community Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® with distinction for its knee replacement program and was the first hospital in San Luis Obispo County to earn the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality “Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. In addition, the hospital is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery. Baby-Friendly USA designated Twin Cities Community Hospital as an internationally recognized Baby-Friendly birth facility. The hospital also reports one of the lowest Cesarean section rates in the State of California. Twin Cities has earned an “A” from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I performs various functions in the drug distribution, sterile product preparation, medication packaging, and patient billing under close observation and general supervision of the pharmacist and direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services. Technician fills medication cassettes with accuracy and appropriate medications according to medication profiles created by the pharmacist. Technician prepares intravenous solutions with additives under the direction of supervising pharmacist to assist in daily process of IV admixture distribution.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience Required:

• Must be a High School Graduate and must be Registered with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must demonstrate familiarity with unit dose, IV Admixture, computer applications, and general pharmacy knowledge pertaining to drug distribution.
• Must have a valid California State Board of Pharmacy License that is in good standing.

Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to speak and write English fluently. Should be familiar with Joint Commission requirements and standards. Organizational, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills are essential. Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Interpret and understand written prescriptions, formulas, and other pharmaceutical information. Able to work under the supervision of Staff Pharmacists as indicated by the Director. Prepares, compounds, dispenses medications as ordered. Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, medical ethics, quality assurance.

Pay range: $19.5 Minimum - $25.82 Maximum an hour

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.