Pharmacy Technician (Variable)
About The Position
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. Your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine, supported by CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs. 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
- 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
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- California Pharmacy Technician License
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 documentations
- Routinely participates in departmental educational initiatives
Benefits
- CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals
- Highly competitive salary levels and benefits
- Personal growth and fulfillment
- Inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
