Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Med Prep & Pyxis Expert

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision, utilizing Pyxis systems and Cerner PowerChart for accurate labeling and documentation.

You will assist with chemotherapy prep using the Texium system, manage inventory, and support clinical staff by answering calls and triaging requests. A CA-registered technician with hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent; graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School preferred.
• 1 year experience in hospital inpatient facility preferred.
• CA Pharmacy Technician registration with Board of Pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Operate Pyxis automated dispensing systems and ensure accurate labeling.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory and signing logs.
• Assist chemotherapy preparation with Texium system; aseptic technique.
• Support triage and communication with health care providers by phone.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication dispensing

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician School diploma

Tools

Pyxis system

Cerner PowerChart

Texium system

MILT4 program

Job description

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision, utilizing Pyxis systems and Cerner PowerChart for accurate labeling and documentation.

You will assist with chemotherapy prep using the Texium system, manage inventory, and support clinical staff by answering calls and triaging requests. A CA-registered technician with hospital experience is preferred.