Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Per Diem 8 Hours Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures. This role involves drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center, competency in automated dispensing systems, ensuring medications are appropriately barcoded, and generating revenue through billing. The technician also maintains a safe and clean pharmacy environment, documents log sheets, completes monthly expiration medication assignments, and repackages/unit-doses medications. They are expected to utilize technology efficiently for workflow triage, manage pharmacy inventory, assist healthcare providers with phone calls, and manage time effectively to prioritize responsibilities. The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital delivers exceptional, personalized care in 14 key areas of cancer treatment. The 60-bed hospital is an integral part of the academic medical center, using a multidisciplinary team approach with world-renowned physicians and scientists to treat and prevent cancer. This role offers an opportunity to join a world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent
- Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School
- Able to perform dose calculations, double checks accuracy of product selection and assures performance of both aseptic and hazardous drug compounding techniques that require the use of a USP797/800 compliant clean room and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and contamination while maintaining sterility of the final product.
- Organization/time management skills.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent customer service.
- Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Nice To Haves
- Specialized/technical training
- 1 year of oncology experience
- Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center.
- Performing all aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
- Ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded.
- Generating revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing).
- Maintaining a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Completing monthly expiration medication assignments and documenting consistently.
- Repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 program.
- Utilizing technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.
- Checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates.
- Maintaining pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assisting in restocking and rotating medications and supplies.
- Assisting health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner (i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel).
- Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific workflow.
- Prioritizing responsibilities appropriately.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The hourly rate range for this position is $25.69 - $43.67.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
