Job Details

About This Role

Department

Pharmacy

Reports to

Director of Pharmacy

Type

Per Diem

Requisition #

12702

Position Summary

The pharmacy technician is a licensed personnel who possesses advanced pharmacy knowledge in hospital settings. Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, when assigned to an inpatient practice area, performs activities which primarily consist of drug distribution duties, pre-packaging, maintaining the inventory, refilling floor medications, checking for outdates, intravenous, hazardous and chemotherapy sterile compounding, record keeping (refrigerator temperature logs and hood cleaning), billing and housekeeping. Participates in pharmacy projects and initiative.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of Drug Orders

• Outpatient pharmacy technicians:
  • Process patient medication charges, including Medi-Cal and outpatient charges.
  • Filing prescriptions and patient profiles, and maintaining other pharmacy records.
  • Assist the pharmacist in processing all drug orders.
  • Assist the pharmacist in maintaining current records.
  • Coverage of clerical duties, as needed.
  • Process patient medication returns and credits.

Procurement and Material Management

• Order, maintain, and control stock levels of drugs, parenteral solutions, forms, supplies, etc.
• Receive and verify shipments.
• Place items received in stock inventory
• Maintain and update price listings.
• Check out-dates and return to manufacturer for credits.
• Follow 340B guidance and maintain compliance

Quality Control

• Assist in monitoring all aspects of quality control of the department and make necessary, appropriate entries.
• Maintain the area, equipment, and facilities etc.
• Join Board of pharmacy's email notification list as required by BPC 4013(d)(1).

Qualifications

All non-pharmacist personnel shall work under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist in all activities involved in the preparation and dispensing of medication, including the maintenance of appropriate records.

• Be knowledgeable of:
  • Brand and generic names of medications.
  • Technical terms dealing with chemicals, medical terminology, and pharmacy terminology.
  • Computer entry skills.
• Graduated from a Pharmacy Technician Program or has obtained a minimum of one year of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Possession of a valid Technician Certificate issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen. He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage, clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Use proper body mechanics when handling equipment
• Standing, walking and moving 50% of the day

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $26.80-$34.97 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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