Medication Collection Tech

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 67,881,000 - 101,945,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, CA seeks a Medication Collection Technician (MCT) to perform home medication collection across the care continuum and enter information for physician and nurse review to support clinical decisions.

Requires California license as a Pharmacy Technician and either an associates degree or healthcare certification. Prior retail or acute care experience preferred; knowledge of Meditech is a plus.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and all levels of hospital staff.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical products, generic names, routes of administration, dosage forms.
• Working knowledge of medical abbreviations, terminology and disease states.
• Good level of judgment and ability to work independently.
• Typing skills (30 wpm).
• Ability to learn new computer programs to navigate clinical information systems and pharmacy databases.
• Excellent organizational skills for fast-paced workflow.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• The Medication Collection Technician (MCT) collects home medications across the continuum of care and enters data for review by clinicians.
• Ensures high-quality data entry and supports clinical decision making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Medical terminology

Judgment & independence

Typing 30 wpm

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree or healthcare-related certification

Tools

Meditech Client-Server

Job description

Job Brief

1 Opening

Pay Range: MEDICATION COLLECTION TECH - $23.69 to $35.53

Your Work Here Matters. Your Career Here Thrives.

Imagine coming to work every day knowing that what you do genuinely changes lives. AtHenry Mayo Newhall Hospital, that’s not just a tagline - it’s the reality for every member of our team.

We’re not just a hospital. We’re the heartbeat of the Santa Clarita Valley – a357-bed, not-for-profit Level II Trauma Center that has been a trusted pillar of this community since 1975. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Where Clinical Excellence Meets Cutting-Edge Care

Here, you’ll work alongside an award-winning team delivering some of the most advanced medical services in the region, including:

• Comprehensive heart and vascular care
• Advanced stroke treatment
• Cancer care in partnership withKeck Medicine of USC
• Women’s imaging and breast health services
• Emergency and trauma care
• Cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs

As a key part ofLos Angeles County's STEMI receiving network, we provide lifesaving cardiac intervention through our state-of-the-artRoberta G. Veloz Cardiac Cath Lab. We continuously invest in the latest technology and innovation – which means you’ll always be working at the forefront of modern medicine.

A Culture You'll Be Proud to Be Part Of

Our vision – To Be the Most Patient-Centric Hospital Anywhere – drives everything we do. But it'speople who make that vision a reality. Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted incompassion, collaboration, and excellence.

When you join Henry Mayo, you're not just accepting a job offer. You're joining a family that genuinely cares – about our patients, our community, andyou.

Located in Beautiful Valencia, California

Nestled in the vibrant Santa Clarita Valley, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work – with top-rated schools, scenic surroundings, and a welcoming community that generations of families proudly call home.

Ready to make your mark?

Join the team that's been setting the standard for compassionate, innovative healthcare for nearly 50 years. Your next great chapter starts here.

Job Summary:

The Medication Collection Technician (MCT) has the responsibility and accountability for the home medication collection of patients across the continuum of care. The MCT's role is to ensure high quality home medication collection, and computer entry of this information for review by physicians and nurses to assist in clinical decision making. All the criteria-based duties and standards will be performed according to the established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the organization. The MCT will not perform any acute care Pharmacy Technician functions, e.g. interact with medication dispensing systems (Pyxis).

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and all levels of hospital and medical staff
• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical products, generic names, routes of administration, dosage forms etc.
• Working knowledge of medical abbreviations, medical terminology and disease states
• Good level of judgment and ability to work independently
• Typing skills (30 words per minute)
• Ability to learn new computer programs in order to quickly and efficiently navigate clinical information systems and pharmacy-related databases
• Excellent organizational skills required due to the fast-pace and dynamic workflow for this role
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills
• Presents and operates in a professional manner which commands respect, reflects a high level of competency, and encourages congenitally

Licensure and Certification:

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred.

Education:

• Associates degree or a technical certification in a healthcare related program or equivalent knowledge and experience preferred.

Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Experience with Meditech Client-Server software preferred.