Pharmacy Tech

Job Description

Shift: Rotate

Job type: Full Time

Hours: 7am-3:30pm and 8:30am- 5pm Weekends 7am-5pm

The Pharmacy Technician will assist with the promotion and delivery of quality, safe, rational and effective pharmaceutical services to the patients, and health care practitioners of Hi Desert Medical Center. He/she uses critical thinking skills and exercises independent decision-making as needed for the provision of safe and rational medication therapy. Furthermore, he/she understands and exemplifies excellent service.

Responsibilities

1. Supports the practice of pharmacy in accordance with all applicable regulations and upholds pharmacy policy/procedures as appropriate
2. Accurately and efficiently supports drug distribution processes under the direction and supervision of licensed pharmacists.
3. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with colleagues, physicians and other care providers.
4. Supports department operations and assures responsibility for professional development.
5. Establishes standards/norms for technician support services and ensures safe drug distribution processes by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures (e.g. sterile product compounding).
6. Demonstrates professionalism.
7. Interprets and appropriately responds to nursing service needs (telephone, verbal, etc).
8. Understands and correctly compounds parenteral nutritional supplements (i.e. TPN's, etc.).
9. Is able to manipulate and correctly prepare IV medications for patient administration.
10. Consistently performs quality control samples on a yearly (or adhoc) basis to help ensure the safe preparation of IV compounds.
11. Understands safety precautions, and is able to sufficiently perform the steps involved in the clean-up and disposal of hazardous materials.
12. Assists with inventory control via purchase orders, invoices, product delivery verification and resource management.
13. Understands and is proficient at compounding and pre-packing unit of use medications for various routes (i.e. oral, Iv, rectal, etc).
14. Can effectively utilize, and actively maintains up to date competencies for all pharmacy equipment (automated drug delivery system, repackaging software, kit check, etc).
15. Other duties assigned by pharmacy management.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent

Experience: Preferred: 2 years hospital experience

Certifications: Required: Registered Pharmacy Technician license; Pharmacy Technician certification (both based on state requirements). Accredited training in sterile products preparation

About Us

Hi-Desert Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!