Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Technician

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 Desert Regional 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 customer 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 independent leadership and professionalism.
7. Interprets and appropriately responds to customer service needs (telephone, verbal, etc).
8. Understands and correctly compounds parenteral nutritional supplements (i.e. TPN's, PPN's, pumpers, 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, and is able to proficiently utilize the medication order entry computer system.
12. Accurately inputs and processes patient specific data, medication order entries, special instructions, and /or patient profile notes.
13. Compounds chemo and/or caustic medical therapies, utilizing safe, sterile, and appropriate techniques as established by department/manufacturer guidelines.
14. Understands safety precautions, and is able to sufficiently perform the steps involved in the clean-up and disposal of hazardous materials.
15. Assists with inventory control via purchase orders, invoices, product delivery verification and resource management.
16. Understands and is proficient at compounding and pre-packing unit of use medications for various routes (i.e. oral, Iv, rectal, etc).
17. Can effectively utilize, and actively maintains up to date competencies for all pharmacy equipment (pyxis, repackaging software, kit check, etc).

Qualifications

Required:

1. CA Pharmacy Technician Registration.
2. 1 year hospital pharmacy experience or completion of an accredited technician school.
3. Good written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrate good command of basic mathematical calculations.

Preferred:

1. Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB).
2. High School Graduate or equivalent.
3. TPN and chemotherapy preparation, technician order entry, satellite services, and pyxis/omnicell experience.
4. Familiarity with: tech check tech, medication safety, and Med rec process.

About Us

Desert Regional 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 Desert Regional 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!