Lead Pharmacy Technician, Full Time, Variable

The Lead Pharmacy Technician shall be responsible for pharmacy ancillary staff (including Pharmacy Interns, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Clerks, and Pharmacy Messengers) and shall supervise, coordinate and direct related activities of the pharmacy ancillary staff in collaboration with the Pharmacy Manager and/or Pharmacy Director. He/She shall be responsible for the operational accuracy and timeliness of medication distribution throughout the hospital. He/She shall work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacy Director to improve the quality of care, strengthen financial performance of the pharmacy, and to promote and maintain exemplary customer service. He/She shall be instrumental in training the pharmacy ancillary staff regarding the department policies and procedures. He/She shall conduct ongoing assessment and performance of staff in achieving compliance with federal, state and accreditation rules and regulations.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Possess knowledge of California Board of Pharmacy, Title XXII, CIHQ standards and regulations.
• Demonstrates leadership skills that support a healthy teamwork environment.
• Possess team building skills, negotiation/confrontational skills, basic computer skills, organizational/time management skills, and interpersonal competence.
• Good verbal/written communications and ability to prioritize is required, with the ability to effectively apply this knowledge in the hospital setting.
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple priorities in an effective manner, identify and understand issues and problems, and potential for workflow improvement.
• Possess knowledge of policies governing the use of Controlled Substance, medication related polices/procedures, and ability to work in a team environment is required.

Required Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school for pharmacy technicians recognized by the California State Board of Pharmacy, and possesses a California Pharmacy Technician Licensure in good standing. 
• A national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, and completion of an AA degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years working experience as a California Registered Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting with project implementation background.