Pharmacy Medication Safety Technician – Chula Vista
Facility: Scripps Mercy Chula Vista
Location: Chula Vista, CA
Career Area: Pharmacy
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 252001468
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Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.
Job Description
This is a full time position with day shifts, generally Monday through Friday with weekend availability when there are reviews and audits necessary. Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
· Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
· Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
· 78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
· 95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
Why join this team?
As part of the Scripps Health pharmacy team, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide a broad range of clinical services at our sites and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to deliver high-quality, efficient services to patients and staff. They enjoy a practice environment that offers state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools in a collaborative and supportive workplace. The team at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is a close-knit, supportive group that will make you feel like family. As a smaller site, we often wear many hats and our Medication Safety Technician has great opportunities to support the front-line team.
Duties include:
· Works under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and works in conjunction with the Medication Safety Officer and pharmacy department leadership team to support the performance and process improvement activities of the hospital medication safety program.
· Investigates medication-related errors. Collects and compiles medication safety data and data related to the operation of medication processes.
· Monitors and audits medication processes.
· Assists with implementation and the associated education and training related to changes in medication processes designed to improve safety.
· Performs other medication safety support functions.
· Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, department and hospital information.
· Participates in continuous quality improvement.
· Performs other related administrative support functions as assigned.
· Responsible for performing basic pharmacy technician duties.
· Works under the supervision of registered pharmacists.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
· High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Certification/Registration:
· California Pharmacy Technician License.
· Certification by National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
· Minimum of five years hospital inpatient pharmacy technician experience preferred.
· Minimum skills in word processing and spreadsheet software; ability to use other online software to support data analysis by the Medication Safety Officer.
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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