Pharmacy Technician-Support

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.