Pharmacy Technician

$63,502 - $80,080/Yr

Valley Presbyterian Hospital - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Los Angeles, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician at Valley Presbyterian Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of the pharmacy unit by managing automated medication distribution systems, assisting with inventory management, and providing support to pharmacists and other hospital staff. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in pharmacy automation and hospital pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, document, test, implement, integrate, maintain, and modify automated hardware.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues and prepare automation-related work orders.
• Assist the pharmacy manager and buyer in managing inventory levels in automated devices.
• Monitor stock-outs, unused inventory, and unused equipment, making recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate setup, new builds, installations, and expansions for system readiness.
• Communicate the status of system projects and issues to pharmacy and nursing staff.
• Inform pharmacy management of upcoming software changes or activities affecting system functionality.
• Monitor system activities and communications with the main hospital information system.
• Test new hardware or software as required and troubleshoot system issues as they arise.
• Perform physical inspections of stations and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Ensure stations are updated to conform with formulary changes.
• Manage user database and maintain up-to-date user role assignments.
• Review and adjust inventory levels, monitor expiration dates, and review orders against medications withdrawn.
• Establish training for user groups and create training modules as necessary.
• Train new staff and re-educate existing staff in all user groups.
• Establish and review daily batch reports and maintain pertinent report files.
• 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 automated systems in performing work assignments.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Supportive work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Impactful work contributing to community health