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City of Hope; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to operate under Pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include packaging, preparation, and compounding of oral, intravenous, and chemotherapy medications, including biohazard handling.

You will support inventory control, prior authorizations, and labeling, ensuring accuracy and compliant procedures. California registration is required, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent or post-high school vocational training or graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy.
• 3 or more years of performing related duties as a pharmacy technician.
• Certified Pharmacist Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Certification Board (PTCB), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800 at all times.
• Utilize proper aseptic technique for all pharmaceutical mixing.
• Order, receive, and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Coordinate with Specialty Pharmacies or manufacturers for timely deliveries of medications for infusion.
• Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as required.
• Procure and maintain supplies necessary for daily mixing operation.
• Prescription order entry and process.
• Coordination and submission of prior authorizations.
• Determination of patient’s prescription benefits and seeks appropriate financial assistance when applicable.
• Order, receive and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Assist with routing and release of prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy.
• Properly label and fill prescription drugs.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

Prescription entry

Prior authorizations

Pharmacy operations

Education

High School or equivalent

Graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacist Technician (CPhT)

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II-Foundation

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we’re changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician II! This position requires a California Registered Technician who will operate under Pharmacist Supervision. The primary responsibilities include packaging, preparation, and compounding of oral medications, intravenous medications, as well as chemotherapy/biohazard medications. Additionally, the role involves implementing and maintaining control procedures, conducting inventory management, and overseeing stock control.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800 at all times.
• Utilize proper aseptic technique for all pharmaceutical mixing.
• Order, receive, and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Coordinate with Specialty Pharmacies or manufacturers for timely deliveries of medications for infusion.
• Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as required.
• Procure and maintain supplies necessary for daily mixing operation.
• Prescription order entry and process.
• Coordination and submission of prior authorizations.
• Determination of patient’s prescription benefits and seeks appropriate financial assistance when applicable.
• Order, receive and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Assist with routing and release of prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy.
• Properly label and fill prescription drugs.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• High School or equivalent or post‑high school vocational/specialized training or graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy.
• 3 or more years of performing related duties as a pharmacy technician.
• Certified Pharmacist Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Certification Board (PTCB), preferred.

Additional Information

• Hourly Per Diem Rate: $32.19

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please view our benefits package.