Pharmacy Technician

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Fountain Valley, CA, within the Pharmacy department. The role involves assisting pharmacists with preparation, dispensation, and inventory management, ensuring safe and timely medication delivery to patients.

Ideal candidates have inpatient hospital pharmacy experience, are graduates of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program, hold a CA Registered Pharmacy Technician license, and preferably possess CPhT certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting (preferred).
• Graduated from a Pharmacy Technician Training Program (preferred).
• Current California Registered Pharmacy Technician license (required).
• Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certificate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitors and triages Pharmacy communications.
• Prepares medication for dispensation from the Pharmacy.
• Participates in maintaining inventory management and proper recordkeeping.
• Delivers medication to appropriate units or automated dispensing machines.
• Maintains the integrity of all medication received, stored, prepared, or dispensed from the Pharmacy.

Skills

Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience

Pharmacy operations and dispensing

Pharmacy automation/EHR familiarity

CA Registered Pharmacy Technician (RN)

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program graduate

Job description

Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department: Pharmacy

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Pay Range*: $27.80/hr. - $40.32/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician is an integral member of the Department of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, assists in preparation, dispensation, and inventory management of all medications and supplies in the Department of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician works independently and cooperative with members of the Department of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Materials to provide safe, accurate and timely delivery of medications to patients. The Pharmacy Technician has the technical ability to utilize Pharmacy automation systems and the electronic health record (EHR). Pharmacy Technicians follow and maintain the appropriate documentation as required by law, regulation, and departmental policy.

• Monitors and triages Pharmacy communications
• Prepares medication for dispensation from the Pharmacy
• Participates in maintaining inventory management and proper recordkeeping
• Delivers medication to appropriate units or automated dispensing machines
• Maintains the integrity of all medication received, stored, prepared, or dispensed from the Pharmacy
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting (preferred)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in compounded sterile products preparation and procedures (preferred)
• Graduated from a Pharmacy Technician Training Program (preferred)
• Current California Registered Pharmacy Technician license (required)
• Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certificate (preferred)