Pharmacy Technician

MemorialCare•Long Beach, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician position is intended for a technician with experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician works independently when appropriate and cooperatively with pharmacy staff to provide safe, accurate and timely delivery of medications to patients. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician effectively processes new orders, accesses appropriate patient information in the electronic health record (EHR) if needed, issues drug doses to nurses, fills medication cassettes, fills automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and/or drug delivery bins, packages, and prepares patient doses and maintains drug inventories. The Pharmacy Technician effectively communicates with co-workers, other healthcare professionals, and patients.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized pharmacy technician training program
1+ years of experience in an acute care hospital
Current licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of California

Responsibilities

Trains new staff/students in the areas of his/her competency, to promote growth and development of Pharmacy Staff.
Successfully maintains competency in multiple Technician Skill Certifications relevant to his/her practice area(s) and is continually aware of new or updated Pharmacy methods.
Maximizes inventory turnover, prevents stock outs, and minimizes drug wastage.
Prepares intravenous products in compliance with California Board of Pharmacy sterile compounding standards for consistent, accurate, and timely delivery of medications.
Complies with the laws governing the storage and maintenance of all drugs, including Schedules II-V, to secure the integrity of the Pharmacy Department.
Independently uses computer and/or automation resources efficiently and in a timely manner as relevant to their practice area, and ensures accurate billing.
Performs other duties as assigned.