Pharmacy Tech Per Diem

Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Laguna Hills

Department: Pharmacy

Status: FTE

Shift: Days

Pay Range

*: $32.00

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees.

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Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician is an integral member of the Department of Pharmacy.

The Pharmacy Technician support oncology infusion and clinic in a physician office setting through the management and execution of the ordering, inventory and compounding of drugs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1.

Communicate clearly and thoroughly, provide excellent customer service and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

2.

Ability to be organized and pay attention to details and follow through.

Ability to problem solve to logical conclusion and demonstrate initiative and responsibility.

3.

Effectively and clearly communicate (written and verbal) in English.

4.

Successfully learn and navigate various computer programs and EHR.

5.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid California driver's license and car insurance.

Certain facilities require bilingual skills.

Check with Human Resources.

6.

Maintain current licenses/certificates.

7.

Be at work and be on time

8.

Follow company policies, procedures and directives

9.

Interact in a positive and constructive manner

10.

Prioritize and multitask

Back Office Responsibilities:

1.

Manage high-cost drug inventory including ordering, stocking and disposal of expired medication.

2.

Compound chemotherapeutics and other medications as required in an oncology setting.

3.

Perform medication reconciliation and patient education as needed.

4.

Make accurate and precise callbacks under protocol to communicate provider instructions for medications as needed.

5.

Perform accurate charting/documentation of communication with patients, assessments, and interventions per scope of practice.

6.

Adhere to infection control, universal precautions, and use of personal protective equipment as needed for all patient care procedures, maintenance of equipment, and disposal of waste.

Dispose of contaminated/non-contaminated sharps in the appropriate disposal container.

7.

Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of pharmacy space and all treatment areas as needed or directed.

8.

Access and interpret needed information from facility MSDS book or MSDS on-line in a prompt manner.

9.

Respond to and participate in all clinical emergencies and maintenance of emergency equipment.

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