Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Children's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Inpatient Pharmacy team. The role involves processing medication orders and ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials in a fast-paced pediatric environment.

You will prepare, package and label non-sterile drug products, operate dispensing systems and robotic devices, and assist with stocking and clerical duties. Mentoring new staff is part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• TCH-Pharmacy Technician License - CA-SBP - California State Board of Pharmacy (required)
• Minimum one year hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)
• Must possess the demonstrated basic math knowledge relevant to Pharmacy Technician role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to be able to interact effectively at all levels in the organization.
• Attention to detail and team-oriented behaviors are also essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication order processing and safe handling of oral hazardous materials.
• Prepare, package and label non-sterile drug products for specific patients with oversight by licensed personnel.
• Use department systems including electronic dispensing machines, CII safe, and robotic dispensing machine.
• Perform daily pharmaceutical stocking duties and complete record keeping, distribution and clerical duties as assigned.
• Mentor and train new staff members as required.

Skills

basic math knowledge

communication skills

attention to detail

team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Pharmacy Technician License (CA-SBP)

Job description

About Us

The Inpatient Pharmacy Department at Valley Children's utilizes evidence-based therapeutic guidelines to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients. Our highly trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work side-by-side with providers and other interprofessional teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, while utilizing state-of-the-art technology to maximize patient safety. Inpatient Pharmacy provides clinical interdisciplinary pharmacy services in all inpatient areas including Rehab, PICU, NICU, Acute Care, and Oncology. We have numerous pharmacy advance practice protocols including antibiotic monitoring, anticoagulation, IV to oral conversion, and renal dosing. Other clinically supported services include the Emergency Department, Palliative Care, Investigational Drug oversight, and parenteral nutrition (including production). Our team members also support the following specialty clinics: Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology/CF, Endocrinology, Neurology, Cardiology and our complex primary care center. Many pharmacists hold collaborative practice agreements to optimize medication therapy management and collaborate to enhance patient care.

Job Summary

This position works in a fast-paced, pediatric environment and is accountable for participating in medication order processing and safe handling of oral hazardous materials. Performs targeted technical duties related to preparation, packaging and labeling non-sterile drug products for specific patients with appropriate oversight by licensed personnel. Serves as a user for department specific systems including electronic dispensing machines, CII safe, and robotic dispensing machine. Performs daily pharmaceutical stocking duties. Completes record keeping, distribution and clerical duties as assigned. Mentors and trains new staff members as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• TCH-Pharmacy Technician License - CA-SBP - California State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum one (1) year Hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Must possess the demonstrated basic math knowledge relevant to Pharmacy Technician role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to be able to interact effectively at all levels in the organization.
• Attention to detail and team-oriented behaviors are also essential.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $26.63 - $38.60

Workshift

Varied (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Daily Hours

8

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Company Overview

Valley Children's Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California's only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children's delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children's hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.