Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Salary Range: $22.45 - $30.95

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity

Position Summary:

• Assists in the procurement, packaging, preparation and distributions of drugs, chemicals and sterile drug products.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities as directed.
• Assists with Pharmacy Services operations for the District.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC "Commitment to Care".
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Take part in performance improvement activities as required
• Maintain currency in professional areas
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Prepare and deliver medications for patient care in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare and deliver parenteral medications in an accurate and timely manner.
• Thorough knowledge, or ability to quickly grasp, IV compounding techniques, to include Sterile Technique.
• Manage Pharmacy Services inventory (e.g. proper storage and checking for expired drugs in pharmacy stock).
• Ensure day-to-day pharmacy function (e.g. office supplies and stationary items, organization and cleanliness of the pharmacy, stocking/restocking of all items, etc.).
• Ensure adequate stocking and validity of all medications in patient care areas, to include Floor Stock and Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs).
• Ensure accurate and timely billing of patients for services/medications provided.
• Prepare periodic reports for other departments, as required.
• Train other technicians in respective functional area.
• Provide guidance and direction to volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• The ability to stand and ambulate over prolonged periods.
• The ability to read fine print on packages/package inserts.
• Manual dexterity to prepare IV admixtures, unit dose packaging.
• The ability to lift medium loads frequently.
• Functional computer literacy – MS Office and web-based applications.
• The ability to type at a reasonable speed.
• The ability to carry out non-discretionary tasks with minimal supervision.
• A functional grasp of basic arithmetical and algebraic principles.
• The ability to use a stepladder to reach stored objects.
• The ability to work as a member of a team.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma, licensed as Pharmacy Technician in State of California.
• Experience: Based on education and background.
• Certification: None required.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Familiarity with delivery and medication administration for patients of all ages.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Exercise good judgment.
  • Demonstrate initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with computer applications.
• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.