Lead Pharmacy Technician

Lifepoint Health • Los Alamos, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Lead Pharmacy Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacy Technician by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy upon hire.
• Certified as a CPhT by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Fill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
• Act as the primary trainer for new pharmacy technicians and interns and as the primary resource for new department procedures, onboarding, and cross-training. Interview and assist with hiring of pharmacy team members, and also coordinate, facilitate, and monitor training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Create work schedules for the technicians, develop and delegate workflow, assisting technicians in daily duties, and staff any pharmacy technician position as needed. Assist management in complying with all laws, regulations, and guidelines set forth by any regulatory agency, including but not limited to the NM Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, TJC, EPA, etc.
• Perform controlled substance inventories under the direction of the director; report all discrepancies and findings. Oversee pharmacy technician controlled substance duties.
• Maintain, inspect, and update crash carts, all specialized pharmacy medication boxes and trays. Ensure medications, IVs, and all other supplies are stored under proper conditions and are labeled properly. Responsible for oversight of pharmacy automation including automated dispensing machines.
• Assist management in overseeing sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous medications and chemotherapy, all under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department. Analyze Par vs Usage data and recommend changes to the Director to optimize inventory. Review and stock incoming deliveries of medication and supplies. Receive, unpack, and check quantities against invoices.
• Represent the pharmacy department on hospital committees as delegated by the Director.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed