Hospital Pharmacy Technician - IV Meds & Compounding Expert

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and distribute medications under a pharmacist's supervision. You will master Pyxis dispensing, ensure proper barcoding, and maintain sterile compounding standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include accurate dosage calculations, medical record accuracy, and timely communication with clinicians. The role supports innovative care and requires CA DCA registration and pharmacy school graduation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
• California State Board of Pharmacy registration (CA DCA).
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience and strong math skills for dose calculations.
• Ability to work under pharmacist supervision and follow USP797/800 practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drug distribution and intravenous admixture under pharmacist supervision.
• Operate Pyxis systems and ensure proper barcode labeling.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory using the CII Pyxis system.
• Prepare and dispense medications with pharmacist verification.
• Document pharmacy logs and complete monthly expiration tasks.
• Communicate with healthcare providers and triage calls to appropriate staff.

Skills

Pyxis systems

Dose calculations

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

Pharmacy Technician School graduation

CA DCA Registration

Tools

Cerner

PowerChart

MILt4 (repackaging) or MILT4 program

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and distribute medications under a pharmacist's supervision. You will master Pyxis dispensing, ensure proper barcoding, and maintain sterile compounding standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include accurate dosage calculations, medical record accuracy, and timely communication with clinicians. The role supports innovative care and requires CA DCA registration and pharmacy school graduation.