Pharmacy Technician Lead

West Anaheim Medical Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Anaheim Medical Center is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under a licensed pharmacist. The role includes supervising technicians, managing Pyxis, Meditech, and drug ordering processes, and maintaining patient records.

We value experience: a minimum of five years in hospital pharmacy, state license/registration as required, and familiarity with EHR systems and automated delivery equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years current hospital pharmacy technician experience required.
• PTCB certification Board preferred.
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations).
• Proficiency with various computer systems, EHR, ADS, and drug preparation or delivery systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the pharmacy department under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Supervise technicians and manage Pyxis, Meditech, and drug ordering processes.
• Maintain patient records and label/dispense routine orders for stock supplies.
• Oversee automated drug delivery equipment and quality assurance programs.
• Support care across units including General Medicine, ICU, ED, and obstetrics.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Pyxis

Meditech

Drug ordering

Pharmacy operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASHP-accredited or equivalent training

PTCB certification preferred

State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration

Tools

EHR systems

Meditech

ADS

Pyxis

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information visit www.westanaheimmedctr.com.

Responsibilities

The Lead Pharmacy Technician is defined as someone who under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. The lead pharmacy technician also has supervisory and other responsibilities, such as Pyxis, Meditech, and Drug Ordering Expertise.

Duties include, but not limited to: technical duties such as maintaining patient records; setting-up, packaging and labeling medication doses; filling and dispensing routine orders for stock supplies of patient-care areas; maintaining inventories of drug supplies and mixing drugs with parenteral fluids. Other responsibilities include physician order entry, setting and updating the scheduling of technicians, supervising use of automated drug delivery equipment (Pyxis), maintaining quality assurance programs and generally overseeing the performance of pharmacy technicians. The scope of care provided includes: General Medicine/Surgical, Intensive Care Services, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Care, Transitional Care, Geriatrics and Outpatient Services.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Minimum of five (5) years current hospital pharmacy technician experience required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
• Proficiency with various computer systems, EHR, ADS, and drug preparation or delivery systems
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred

Pay Transparency

West Anaheim Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $24.37 to $32.79. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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