Pharmacy Tech I

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District • Brawley, CA

229d

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or staff pharmacist, the technician fills and delivers medication orders, including all IV admixtures. Replenishes floor stock supplies, assists in inventory control, maintains records, prepares patient charges and maintains established department policies.

Requirements

• Prefer pharmacy tech experience.
• Must have current California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Prefer Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification as provided by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Responsibilities

• Fills the morning medications including Pyxis stock-outs as early as possible.
• Accurately refills the Pyxis and patient cassettes.
• Ensures appropriate labeling and reconciliation of patient cassettes.
• Performs daily visual audits of medication storage areas to ensure compliance is met within the unit.
• Checks and resolves refrigerator temperatures as required.
• Refills crash cart trays when notified by Central Supply; documents in appropriate log.
• Cleans the IV and Chemotherapy preparation areas and performs quality assessment including cultures as assigned.
• Prepares IV and Chemotherapy admixtures utilizing Dose Edge to ensure batch preparations are prepared while ensuring STAT orders are prioritized.
• Actively participates in the pharmacy department staff meetings.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with pharmacy and hospital staff.
• Represents pharmacy department at nursing department meetings.
• Utilizes organizational skills, group dynamic skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with pharmacy and hospital staff appropriately.
• Reports to department as scheduled.
• Maintains reasonable availability to assist the department when required.
• Ensures competencies are met in a timely manner including the maintenance of state licensure and certifications.
• Maintains access to all Pharmacy related systems.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees