Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating (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 supports drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center, with pharmacist supervision and verification. The technician uses pharmacy dispensing and information systems to support medication delivery, inventory management, documentation, and workflow. Responsibilities include maintaining controlled-substance inventory where applicable, preparing chemotherapy and unit-dose medications, following aseptic and hazardous-drug compounding practices, and supporting safe, accurate, and timely service to patients and healthcare providers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
- One year of experience in pharmacy.
- Ability to perform dose calculations, double-check product selection, and perform aseptic and hazardous-drug compounding using a USP 797/800-compliant clean room and personal protective equipment 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 not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute medications, including drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center, under pharmacist supervision.
- Perform all aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems and assist in ensuring medications are appropriately barcoded.
- Maintain accurate controlled-substance inventory using the CII Pyxis system at Keck, where applicable.
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately and efficiently for pharmacist verification.
- Prepare chemotherapy using appropriate practices and the Texium system.
- Calculate, record, and issue charges for operating-room billing.
- Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy in accordance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Consistently document pharmacy log sheets.
- Complete monthly medication-expiration assignments and document them consistently.
- Repackage and unit-dose medications using the MILT4 program.
- Use aseptic technique and perform sterile and hazardous-drug compounding practices.
- Use computers, telecommunications, Cerner, Power Chart, and Pyxis to triage workflow and support efficient medication delivery, including checking medication history, printing labels, and checking drip rates.
- Check pharmacy stock and assist with restocking and rotating medications and supplies.
- Respond to healthcare providers’ calls in a timely manner, answer questions and requests, and route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to maintain shift-specific workflow.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
