Pharmacy Technician - Extra Help (Open) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/4964934)  Pharmacy Technician - Extra Help (Open) Salary $37.21 - $46.52 Hourly Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Extra Help Job Number POSTING ONLY (F058A) Department San Mateo Medical Center Opening Date 07/16/2025 Bargaining Unit 01A + Description + Benefits Description San Mateo Medical Center is seeking Pharmacy Technicians - Extra-Help to perform a variety of routine tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distributing, controlling, maintaining, compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceutical products and medications in both the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies located at 222 West 39th Avenue in San Mateo. The pharmacy operates: + Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. + Weekends and Holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Candidates must be available to work rotating day and evening shifts, be on-call as needed, and be available to work weekends and holidays. Ideal Candidate will possess: + A minimum of two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. + At least one year in an acute hospital pharmacy setting using aseptic techniques to prepare IV admixtures. + Experience in a retail/community pharmacy or other pharmacy practice setting (e.g., long-term care). + Inpatient pharmacy experience is preferred, but not required. + Possesses excellent customer service skills. There are currently four (4) Extra-Help vacancies available to provide coverage as needed in both the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings. NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: + Transcribe physician orders to medication profiles and assemble orders for pharmacist review. + Perform preliminary review of new orders to screen for duplications or other routine problems and report same to pharmacist. + Fill initial drug order and refill supplies of medication to unit dose system. + Use a variety of packaging machines, weighing, labeling and measuring devices to package or otherwise prepare drugs in unit dose and multi-dose forms. + Performs non-discretionary aspects of dispensing function in an outpatient pharmacy. + Prepare and label sterile solutions using aseptic technique. + Prepare labels for various pharmaceutical preparations including manufactured, prepackaged, unit dose and outpatient prescription containers. + Operate computer terminal for order entry and label generation. + Transcribe I.V. (intravenous) orders from written physician orders to Pharmacy I.V. profiles. + Prepare I.V. admixture labels and admixtures according to proper aseptic techniques. + Process I.V. admixture charges when appropriate. + Prepare daily I.V. Status Forms and deliver I.V. medication to nursing units. + Clean sterile compounding isolator on a daily basis, according to established department procedures. + Maintain adequate supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for the preparation of I.V. admixtures. + Assist in preparation and maintenance of department records. + Assist in maintenance of inventory and stock, including ordering, distributing, receiving, unpacking, marking, pricing, controlling, and record keeping. + Assist in transporting pharmaceuticals, solutions, and physician orders to and from nursing areas, and other health care sites. + Advise immediate superior of malfunctioning equipment. + Observe and report to immediate supervisor any unusual circumstances including those relating to drugs, drug requests, usage or security within the hospital. + Assist in maintaining the pharmacy work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition. + Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Satisfactory completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Program or one year of experience. License and Certification: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State of California. Knowledge of: + Medical terminology and abbreviations. + Methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies. + Basic pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature. + State and federal pharmacy regulations as they pertain to specific assignments. + Units of measurement by weight and volume. + Basic arithmetic. + Various methods of payment of patient's pharmacy bills. + Operation of various machines and devices utilized in a pharmacy. Skill/Ability to: + Use basic weighing and measuring devices. + Perform weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy. + Perform routine mathematical calculations. + Operate a computer terminal. + Type simple forms, records and reports. + Understand and apply policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignments. + Communicate clearly and effectively. + Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. + Deal tactfully and work cooperatively with hospital staff and patients. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for this Relief position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. + Cover letter + Resumé + Copy of your Pharmacy Technician License + Responses to the following supplemental question: + Describe your experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Include description of duties and responsibilities. Please use the subject line " Pharmacy Technician Position" on your email submission. Please submit the required materials via email to: Victor Armendariz, Clinical Services Manager – Pharmacy varmendariz@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. NOTE : Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered. About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Analyst: Debbie Kong (07162025) (Pharmacy Technician - F058) We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance (https://www.smcgov.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Benefits%20at%20a%20Glance%204.29.25.pdf) page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.) In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you. As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service. Employer County of San Mateo Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663 Phone (650) 363-4343 Website https://jobs.smcgov.org Please verify your email address Verify Email