What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pharmacy Technician, Full Time, Days, Tulare position at Adventist Health?
Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region. There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.
Job Summary:
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.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
- Two years' hospital pharmacy technician experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- State Pharmacy Techncian license: Required in CA and OR
- Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- State Pharmacy Technician (PTC): Required
Essential 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.
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