Pharmacy Technician-Support

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.
• Primary technician resource for operational initiatives, medication purchasing, automation management, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and special projects.
• Works closely with pharmacy leadership to optimize workflows, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards while providing technical support throughout all pharmacy practice areas.
• 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".
• Take part in performance improvement activities as required
• Maintain currency in professional areas
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Duties/Responsibility:

Operational Leadership

• Assist pharmacy leadership with technician scheduling.

• Identify operational challenges and recommend process improvements.
• Assist pharmacy leadership with implementation of new services, equipment, and workflows.
• Assist leadership with Sterile Compounding Technique Evaluation scheduling, observation and incubation
• Assist team with outdate monitoring

340B and Financial Stewardship

• Support 340B program operations, purchasing optimization, wholesaler account management, audits, and cost-containment initiatives.

Vaccines for Children Inventory and Compliance

• Serve as the designated pharmacy technician lead for the hospital's Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program under the direction of the Pharmacy Director and VFC Coordinator.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and VFC program requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of VFC regulations and implement updates as program requirements change.
• Order VFC vaccine inventory through the state immunization registry or approved ordering system.
• Monitor vaccine inventory levels to maintain adequate stock while minimizing waste and expiration.

Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with USP <797> , USP <800> , California Board of Pharmacy, CMS, CIHQ, Joint Commission, DEA, and 340B requirements.
• Maintain documentation and assist during regulatory surveys.

Technology and Quality

• Support automated dispensing cabinets, smart infusion pumps, barcode medication administration, and pharmacy information systems.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Inventory optimization of dispensing cabinets

Staff Support

• Assist with technician orientation, competency training, cross-training, and departmental education.
• Provide staffing support during shortages and perform technician duties as needed
• Perform pharmacy buyer's activities when buyer is unavailable

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 step ladder 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 preferred, 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.

Lompoc Valley Medical Center