Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Join our healthcare team in Hilo as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring safe, accurate, and timely medication services for patients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced hospital environment while contributing directly to high‑quality patient care. Candidates may be hired at the entry or full performance level depending on experience and qualifications.

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and filling medication orders, including oral, topical, and intravenous medications.
• Prepare sterile compounded products (e.g., IV solutions, syringes, TPNs) using proper aseptic techniques and in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory, including stocking shelves, automated dispensing machines, and removing expired medications.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and ensure timely distribution of drug orders.
• Support daily pharmacy operations, including maintaining crash carts, emergency medication boxes, and medication pre‑packaging.
• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Entry Level: One (1) year of experience in a pharmacy setting assisting a pharmacist, or completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program may substitute for experience.
• Full Performance Level: In addition to entry‑level qualifications, one (1) year of hospital pharmacy experience involving medication order processing, compounding, and inventory management.

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Hawaii Board of Pharmacy (required).
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred; may be required within six (6) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers preferred; may be required within six (6) months of hire.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, dosage forms, and medication preparation procedures.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations and maintain detailed records.
• Familiarity with sterile compounding techniques (required at full performance level).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work efficiently under pressure.

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.