Pharmacy/Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianThe Ventura County Health Care Agency (HCA) is an integrated public health care system committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the diverse communities of Ventura County through its hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, behavioral health services, public health programs, and health plan. The agency includes Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC), the county's premier academic teaching hospital and designated Level II Trauma Center, and Santa Paula Hospital (SPH), a modern community hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care and specialty services. Together, VCMC and SPH are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical education, and improving the health and well-being of Ventura County residents.The position is under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and involves a variety of tasks to assist in the operation of the Ventura County Medical Center/Santa Paula Hospital Outpatient, Inpatient or Oncology Infusion Pharmacy.The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package to full-time & part-time employees. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position may also be eligible for the following:Educational IncentiveBilingual IncentiveMerit IncreasesDeferred CompensationHealth PlansFlexible Spending AccountsPension PlanHolidaysAdditional BenefitsDuties may include, but are not limited to the following:Answers and triages phone calls made to the pharmacy department;Transcribes physician orders to medication profiles and assemble orders for pharmacist review;Fills initial drug order and deliver medication(s) to nursing units and other patient care areas after review by the pharmacist;Uses a variety of packaging machines, weighing, labeling, and measuring devices to package/tag or otherwise prepares drugs in unit dose forms;Performs non-discretionary aspects of dispensing function in an outpatient pharmacy;Maintains stock and removes expired medication(s) from the automated dispensing cabinets or floor stock in various units throughout the hospital including proper handling of controlled substances according to hospital policies and procedures;Operates computer terminal for order entry, label generation, and documentation;Cleans and maintains sterile compounding hood and sterile compounding areas daily according to established policies and procedures;Maintains adequate inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for sterile compounding;Prepares and labels compounded sterile products including chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs using proper aseptic techniques;Processes medication charges or credits when appropriate;Assists in preparation and maintenance of department records;Assists in maintenance of inventory and stock, including ordering, distributing, receiving, unpacking, marking, pricing, controlling, and record keeping;Performs and documents monthly unit inspection of assigned area(s) for medication outdates and cleanliness;Works closely with providers, nursing staff, patient, patient's family, and outpatient pharmacies in obtaining best possible medication history for newly admitted patients including proper documentation on the electronic health record;Reports to immediate supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment;Observes and reports to immediate supervisor any unusual circumstances including those relating to drugs, drug requests, usage, or security within the hospital;Assists in maintaining the pharmacy work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition; andPerforms other related duties as required.These are entrance requirements to the examination process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: No experience required; however, candidate must possess and maintain a current California Pharmacy Technician License.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to lift 25 pounds.DESIRED:Experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting with knowledge of general inpatient pharmacy procedures and practicesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Knowledge of:basic medical terminology and abbreviations;methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical and supplies;basic pharmaceutical nomenclature;state and federal pharmacy regulations as they pertain to specific assignments;units of measurement by weight and volume;basic arithmetic;aseptic technique and manipulation of sterile solution;aseptic method of intravenous product preparation.Skill/Ability to:use basic weight and measuring devices;perform weighing, measuring, compounding pharmaceuticals, and document with accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness;perform routine mathematical calculations;operate a computer;type simple forms, records, and reports;understand and apply policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignments;communicate clearly and effectively;understand and carry out oral and written instructions;work cooperatively with hospital staff and patients;lift up to 25 lbs.This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply on-line, please refer to our website at hr.venturacounty.gov. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.