Clinical Pharmacy Tech: Aseptic Prep & IV Meds

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Keck Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacist-driven medication preparation and distribution in inpatient settings, including IV admixture and Pyxis operations. Responsibilities include accurate dose calculations, barcode verification, sterile compounding in USP797/800 environments, inventory control, and triaging medication requests.

CA DCA registration and accredited technician training are required.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
• CA DCA Registration is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Pharmacy setting.
• Ability to perform dose calculations and aseptic/hazardous drug compounding per USP797/800.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform intravenous admixture and aseptic techniques.
• Ensure medications are barcoded and tracked accurately.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory and Pyxis system records.
• Assist in triaging medication-related inquiries and workflow.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

California DCA registration

Tools

Cerner system

PowerChart

Pyxis dispensing system

Texium system

MILIT4 program

Job description

The University of Southern California Keck Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacist-driven medication preparation and distribution in inpatient settings, including IV admixture and Pyxis operations. Responsibilities include accurate dose calculations, barcode verification, sterile compounding in USP797/800 environments, inventory control, and triaging medication requests.

CA DCA registration and accredited technician training are required.