Pharmacy Technician (Variable)

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) • Irvine, CA

172d • $25 - $42

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of staff pharmacists, according to standard procedures: prepares medications pursuant to physician orders, performs sterile and non-sterile compounding in the Main Pharmacy, repackages bulk medication in unit dose form, restocks automatic dispensing machines, answers phone calls and troubleshoots questions within the scope of their practice, participates in inventory management activities, conducts regular unit inspections, maintains appropriate records and documentations, and routinely participates in departmental educational initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) weeks of Pharmacy externship training or one year of inpatient/outpatient Pharmacy experience.
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Graduated from an ASHP accredited program OR non ASHP accredited program + 240 hours of externship, OR two (2) years of inpatient/outpatient hospital experience with a state license.
• California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communications skills, and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Must be able to type and accurately perform computer entry.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding (sterile and non-sterile); proficiency in pharmaceutical math calculations.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of inpatient pediatric Pharmacy experience.
• Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technology.
• Familiarity with Automated Dispensing Cabinet use and other IV workflow automation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• CPhT – Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation (CSPT).

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications pursuant to physician orders.
• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding in the Main Pharmacy.
• Repackages bulk medication in unit dose form.
• Restocks automatic dispensing machines.
• Answers phone calls and troubleshoots questions within the scope of their practice.
• Participates in inventory management activities.
• Conducts regular unit inspections.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Participates in departmental educational initiatives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels.
• Career development programs.
• Exceptional and innovative care environment.
• Opportunities for career enrichment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees