Pharmacy Technician

 About Valley Presbyterian Hospital:

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a beacon of health in the San Fernando Valley, committed to providing outstanding care and improving community health. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated team.

Position: Pharmacy Technician

What You'll Do: As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for analyzing, documenting, testing, implementing, integrating, maintaining, and modifying automated hardware. This includes troubleshooting software and hardware issues and preparing automation-related work orders. The technician will also assist the pharmacy manager and buyer in managing inventory levels in automated devices, monitoring stock-outs, unused inventory, unused equipment, and making recommendations for improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of hospital pharmacy technician experience
  • Minimum 3 years of pharmacy automation experience
  • Must have acute hospital experience.
• Skills:
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Supervisory skills
  • Technical proficiency
  • Presentation skills
• Education:
  • Completion of Pharmacy Technician Program
• Licensures/Certifications:
  • Current California Technician License
  • LA City Fire Card certification (to be obtained within the first 30 days of employment)

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive Environment: We prioritize teamwork, professional growth, and a positive work culture.
• Impactful Work: Your role will directly contribute to the smooth operation of our organization.
• Professional Development: We offer continuous learning and advancement opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacists, technicians, and other hospital staff in the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the automated medication distribution process.
• Coordinate setup, new builds, installations, and expansions, ensuring all systems (network, emergency power, space, etc.) are ready for the unit 'go-live.'
• Communicate the status of system projects, activities, and issues to pharmacy, nursing, and other appropriate staff.
• Inform the pharmacy management team of any upcoming hospital information system interface software changes, nursing unit moves, or other activities that may affect system functionality.
• Monitor system activities and communications with the main hospital information system.
• Test new hardware or software as required.
• Troubleshoot system issues as they arise.
• Perform physical inspections of stations and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Ensure stations are updated to conform with changes to the formulary.
• Assist in managing the user database and maintaining up-to-date user role/area assignments.
• Manage inventory of units, review and adjust par levels, monitor expiration dates, and review orders against medications withdrawn from the stations.
• Establish necessary training for each user group to effectively use the system and create training modules if necessary.
• Train or facilitate training of new staff and re-educate existing staff in all user groups, including Nursing, Anesthesia, Pharmacy, etc.
• Establish and review daily batch reports, such as refill reports, stock out reports, all station events, discrepancies, overrides, and ordered meds not loaded.
• Maintain files of all pertinent reports and ensure they are reviewed by a Pharmacist when necessary.
• Provide cross-functional support duties of pharmacy technicians based on operational needs.
• Collect data for studies as defined by the Director of Pharmacy or Clinical Manager.
• Use computer applications or other automated systems, such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email, and database software, in performing work assignments.
• Perform other incidental tasks as required.

Work Environment:

• Setting: Primarily indoor building/office environment, well-lighted and ventilated, with possible multiple work sites.
• Pace: Fast and continuous work pace with a variable workload.
• Interactions: Frequent contact with staff and public under varied circumstances. Requires clear communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Interruptions: Subject to interruptions from calls, inquiries, and potential emotional situations.
• Emergency Situations: Handles emergencies/crisis situations according to hospital policy.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
• Hazard Exposure: Potential exposure to chemicals, flammable materials, gases, electrical/radiant energy, or equipment with/without moving parts.

Physical Demands:

• Continuous (66 to 100% of time): Standing/walking, fine motor activities, near vision, hearing, and verbal communication.
• Frequent (33 to 65% of time): Reaching above shoulder level, forward bending, twisting, squatting, and kneeling.
• Occasional (0 to 32% of time): Sitting, climbing, lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, repositioning/transferring patients up to 200 pounds, pushing gurneys, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment.

General Responsibilities:

• Compliance:
  • Comply with organizational policies and procedures, including those on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Professionalism:
  • Demonstrate professionalism and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Communication:
  • Communicate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Training and Education:
  • Participate in departmental training and continuing education activities.
• Safety:
  • Adhere to safety and infection control practices.
  • Actively participate in the Patient Safety Program and report any safety concerns or incidents.

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join us at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence. Apply today to make a difference!

$30.53 to $38.50

Per Hour