Location: San Andreas, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 04-21-2026

Shift Type: Mon, Tue, Wed 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM — Day shift. May require evening call; Sunday and holiday coverage expected as needed; Every-other-week rotation (EOW) and 'first to float' responsibilities.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound sterile and non-hazardous IV medications using proper aseptic technique — accuracy saves lives
• Package, label and unit-dose medications for inpatient and limited outpatient use
• Restock and retrieve medications from med rooms, carts and automated dispensing machines (Omnicell/Pyxis)
• Verify medication orders and assist the pharmacist with medication-related problem resolution
• Maintain cleanroom and IV hood cleanliness with daily and weekly cleaning routines
• Monitor inventory for expirations and proper storage, and complete quality control documentation
• Prepare and restock emergency medication trays and boxes so teams are ready when seconds count
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for nursing and clinical staff across ER, ICU, MedSurg, surgery and infusion

Qualifications

• Active California pharmacy technician license required — candidates without CA licensure will not be considered
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience (hospital experience required/preferred)
• Demonstrated IV/sterile compounding experience — must be able to make IVs
• Experience with automated dispensing systems (Omnicell or Pyxis) and unit-dose pre-packaging
• Comfort working independently in a small facility as the primary technician after orientation
• Familiarity with medication verification processes and pharmacy workflows
• Experience in or exposure to infusion/chemotherapy preferred

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Pharmacy technician certification or formal training preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic technique and sterile compounding best practices
• IV preparation and hazardous/non-hazardous IV hood cleaning
• Automated dispensing systems (Omnicell, Pyxis) operation and restocking
• Unit dose packaging and medication labeling
• Medication inventory management and expiration monitoring
• Medication verification processes and basic pharmacy calculations
• Electronic charting familiarity (Cerner noted in facility)

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your smile healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can plan ahead (no pennies under the mattress required)
• Paid time off to recharge and come back ready to rock
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Professional development and training — you'll get the orientation and support to succeed
• A supportive small-team environment where your independence is valued (you’ll be the go-to tech!)
• Life insurance and other core protections for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win

Travel Perks: Explore San Andreas, CA

Explore the heart of California Gold Country while you’re here — San Andreas (Calaveras County) offers easy access to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for towering pines and peaceful hikes, historic Gold Rush towns like Angels Camp and Murphys with charming shops and wine tasting, New Melones Lake for boating and fishing, scenic Sierra Nevada foothill drives, local farmers markets and cozy cafés. Perfect for weekend road trips, outdoor adventures, and sampling local eats after your shift.

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