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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital · 3 months ago

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23/hr - $39.10/hr

1+ years exp

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and distribute medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role involves maintaining medication inventory, ensuring accuracy in drug distribution, and complying with safety regulations.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. Responsible duties include drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center

Competency in performing ALL aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems. Assisting in ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded

Competency in maintaining accurate controlled substance inventory utilizing the CII Pyxis system (Keck only)

Accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications with pharmacist verification

Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system

Generates revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing)

Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

Consistent documentation of all pharmacy log sheets

Completes monthly expiration medication assignments and documents consistently

Competency in repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 program

Competency in aseptic technique

Appropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.(checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates)

Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assist in restocking and rotating medications and supplies

Assists health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner (i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel)

Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific = workflow. Technician is able to prioritize responsibilities appropriately

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician RegistrationChemotherapy Preparation CertificationAseptic TechniquePyxis System CompetencyDose CalculationsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganization Skills

Required

High school or equivalent

Specialized/technical training Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

1 year experience in Pharmacy

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)