Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

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 position supports medication distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center, using pharmacy systems and technology to support accurate, safe, and efficient medication delivery. The technician works under the pharmacist’s direct supervision at all times and is responsible for accurate medication preparation and dispensing with pharmacist verification, maintaining pharmacy inventory and documentation, and supporting safe and clean pharmacy operations. The role also includes customer service and assisting healthcare providers with calls and requests.

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, double-check product-selection accuracy, and 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).
LA City Fire Life Safety Training; if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and kept current through renewal before expiration. Required within LA City only.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute medications for patient consumption under pharmacist supervision.
Perform drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center.
Operate all aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
Assist in ensuring that medications are appropriately barcoded.
Maintain accurate controlled-substance inventory using the CII Pyxis system at Keck.
Accurately and efficiently prepare and dispense medications for pharmacist verification.
Use chemotherapy preparation practices and the Texium system.
Calculate, record, and issue charges, including OR billing.
Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Document pharmacy log sheets consistently.
Complete monthly medication-expiration assignments and document them consistently.
Repackage and unit-dose medications using the MILT4 program.
Use appropriate aseptic technique.
Use computer, telecommunications, Cerner, Power Chart, and Pyxis technology 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 healthcare providers’ calls in a timely manner, answering questions and requests or triaging calls to appropriate personnel.
Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to maintain shift-specific workflow.
Perform other duties as assigned.