Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures. The role works under the pharmacist’s direct supervision at all times and supports medication distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center. The technician uses pharmacy systems and technology to support safe, accurate, and efficient medication delivery, maintains inventory and records, assists health care providers, and helps keep the pharmacy safe and clean. The position is per diem with rotating 8-hour shifts and is non-exempt and union-represented.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
- At least 1 year of pharmacy experience.
- Ability to perform dose calculations and double-check product selection accuracy.
- Ability to perform aseptic and hazardous-drug compounding techniques using a USP 797/800-compliant clean room and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and contamination while maintaining final-product sterility.
- Organization and time-management skills.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Pharmacy Technician registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy (CA DCA).
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately and efficiently, with pharmacist verification.
- Perform drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center.
- Use all aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems; maintain accurate controlled-substance inventory using the CII Pyxis system at Keck, as applicable.
- Assist in ensuring that medications are appropriately barcoded.
- Prepare chemotherapy using the Texium system in accordance with required competency and certification.
- Calculate, record, and issue charges for OR billing.
- Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Consistently document pharmacy log sheets.
- Complete and document monthly medication-expiration assignments.
- Repackage and unit-dose medications using the MILT4 program.
- Use appropriate aseptic technique.
- Use computer, telecommunications, Cerner, Power Chart, and Pyxis technology to triage workflow, including checking medication histories, printing labels, and checking drip rates.
- Check pharmacy stock and assist with restocking and rotating medications and supplies.
- Respond to health care providers’ calls in a timely manner, answering questions and requests or directing calls to appropriate personnel.
- Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to maintain shift-specific workflow.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
