Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

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 barcoded, and certification in chemotherapy preparation practices. The technician will also generate revenue by calculating and issuing charges, maintain a safe and clean pharmacy environment, document all pharmacy log sheets, complete monthly expiration medication assignments, and perform unit-dosing of medications. Additionally, the role requires competency in aseptic technique, appropriate use of technology for workflow triage, maintaining pharmacy inventory, assisting healthcare providers with phone calls, and managing shift-specific workflow and responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

At least 1 year of oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption.
Drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center.
Performing all aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
Ensuring all medications are appropriately barcoded.
Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system.
Generating revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing).
Maintaining a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
Consistent documentation of all pharmacy log sheets.
Completing monthly expiration medication assignments and documenting consistently.
Repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 program.
Aseptic technique.
Appropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.
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.
Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific workflow.
Prioritizing responsibilities appropriately.
Performing other duties as assigned.