Pharmacy Technician PD

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist under a Pharmacist in the Department of Pharmacy. You will help with preparation, dispensing, and inventory, using EHR and automation systems to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include triaging communications, preparing meds for dispensation, maintaining records, delivering medications to units, and ensuring medication safety and proper storage. California license required; CPhT preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting (preferred).
• Minimum one year of experience in compounded sterile products preparation and procedures (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.
• 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.

Skills

Pharmacy communications

Medication dispensation

Inventory management

Medication delivery

Recordkeeping

Time management

Policy adherence

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

California Registered Pharmacy Technician license

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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.

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

• 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)