Lead Pharmacy Technician. Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Ukiah, CA

3d•$27 - $35

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacy Technician assists the department by leading the work of lower-level technicians and/or coordinating department operations. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role provides pharmaceutical services, helps train new technicians, and participates in performance improvement work teams as assigned. The technician handles complex medication preparation and dispensing, supports chemotherapy and infusion services, oversees technical aspects of the intravenous admixture program, and helps maintain pharmacy records, charges, patient information, and supplies. The role also delivers medications and drug orders to nursing units and other areas as requested.

Requirements

State Pharmacy Technician license is required in California.
High school education/GED or equivalent is preferred.
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
Three years of technical experience is preferred.
Two years of hospital pharmacy technician experience is preferred.
Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification is preferred in California and Oregon.

Nice To Haves

High school education/GED or equivalent.
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Three years of technical experience.
Two years of hospital pharmacy technician experience.
Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification in California or Oregon.

Responsibilities

Lead the work of lower-level technicians and/or coordinate department operations.
Provide pharmaceutical services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Participate in training new technicians and performance improvement work teams as assigned.
Prepare and dispense complex medications.
Assist with the orientation and training of Pharmacy Technicians by serving as a resource and helping with procedures, calculations, and equipment operation.
Process pharmacy charges, including chemotherapy and infusion charges, corrections, and pharmacy computer programs.
Maintain accurate patient information in the pharmacy computer database.
Deliver medications to nursing units and other areas as required, and prepare and deliver drug orders requested by appropriate staff.
Maintain the pharmacy daily activity log book; pull and fill medication orders and label them.
Prepare and compound chemotherapy and infusion center products routinely.
Oversee technical aspects of the intravenous admixture program, including compounding, filing, and delivery of intravenous medications to nursing units.
Inventory the supply storage area, monitor supply levels and outdated medications, rotate stock, and order supplies as needed according to existing par levels.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.