Lead Pharmacy Technician. Full Time, Day Shift

Pharmacy TechnicianAdventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.Assists the department by leading the work of lower level technicians and/or coordinating department operations. Works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist while providing pharmaceutical services. Participates in training of new technicians and performance improvement work teams as assigned.Education and Work Experience:High School Education/GED or equivalent: PreferredAssociate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: PreferredThree years' technical experience: PreferredTwo years' hospital pharmacy technician experience: PreferredLicenses/Certifications:State Pharmacy Technician license: Required in CAPharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred in CA and OREssential Functions:Responsible for complex medication preparation and dispensing. Assists in the orientation and training of Pharmacy Technicians, including serving as a resource, assisting them with performing procedures and/or calculations as required, and with understanding of operation of equipment.Maintains ability to process pharmacy charges which includes chemotherapy and infusion charges, corrections, and pharmacy computer programs.Assists in maintaining accurate patient information in the pharmacy computer database. Delivers medication to nursing units and other areas as required. Prepares and delivers drug orders as requested from appropriate staff. Maintains pharmacy daily activity log book. Pulls and fills medication orders and labels.Routinely performs chemotherapy and infusion center product preparation and compounding. Oversees the technical aspects of the intravenous admixture program, including compounding, filing and delivery of intravenous medications to the nursing units.Inventories the supply storage area to monitor supply level needs, outdated medications and ensuring rotation of stock and order as needed according to existing par levels.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Organizational Requirements:Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.