Pharmacy Technician Lead

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

Job summary

West Anaheim Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team under licensed supervision. You will help with medication setup, labeling, and dispensing, while managing Pyxis, Meditech and ordering workflows.

The role emphasizes accuracy in patient records, inventory control, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure safe medication use across units. Full-time opportunity with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years current hospital pharmacy technician experience required.
• PTCB certification 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

• Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the pharmacy department activities not requiring professional judgment.
• Supervise Pyxis, Meditech, and drug ordering processes.
• Maintain patient records and assist with setting up, packaging and labeling medication doses; manage inventories.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

PTCB certification

Pharmacy license

Computer proficiency

EHR ADS familiarity

High school diploma

ASHP training

Education

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training

High school diploma or equivalent

State license/registration

Tools

Pyxis

Meditech

ADS

EHR systems

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

1. Minimum of five (5) years current hospital pharmacy technician experience required
2. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
3. State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
4. Proficiency with various computer systems, EHR, ADS, and drug preparation or delivery systems
5. High school diploma or equivalent
6. 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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