Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (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, and uses pharmacy technology to help ensure efficient medication delivery. The technician works under the pharmacist’s direct supervision and is responsible for accurate medication preparation and dispensing, medication inventory, documentation, patient-safety practices, and timely support for health care providers. The position is at Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Specialized or technical training.
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
- One year of pharmacy experience.
- Ability to perform dose calculations and double-check the accuracy of product selection.
- Ability to perform aseptic and hazardous drug compounding 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.
- 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 renewed before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist at all times.
- Perform drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center.
- Use all aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
- Assist in ensuring medications are appropriately barcoded.
- Maintain accurate controlled substance inventory using the CII Pyxis system at Keck.
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately and efficiently, with pharmacist verification.
- Prepare chemotherapy in accordance with certified practices and use the Texium system.
- Calculate, record, and issue charges for OR billing.
- Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Complete and consistently document pharmacy log sheets.
- Complete monthly medication-expiration assignments and document them consistently.
- Repackage and unit-dose medications using the MILT4 program.
- Use appropriate aseptic technique.
- Use computers, telecommunications, Cerner, Power Chart, and Pyxis to triage workflow, including checking medication history, printing labels, and checking drip rates.
- Check pharmacy stock and assist with restocking and rotating medications and supplies.
- Respond to health care providers’ calls promptly, answer questions and requests, and triage 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
