Pediatric Pharmacy Technician – Flexible Day/Evening Shifts

CHOC Children's; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, California seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the Main Pharmacy operations. The role involves compounding, packaging medications, stocking dispensing systems, and handling patient inquiries under supervision.

The position requires English proficiency, strong math skills for pharmaceutical calculations, and a California Pharmacy Technician License; ASHP-certified programs are preferred. Work shifts vary, including mornings and evenings.

Qualifications

• Required: Six weeks of Pharmacy externship or one year of inpatient/outpatient Pharmacy experience.
• Preferred: Two years of inpatient pediatric Pharmacy experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required; ASHP-accredited program or 240 externship hours option.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications according to physician orders; sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Repackage bulk medications into unit doses and restock dispensing machines.
• Answer phone calls and troubleshoot questions within scope of practice.
• Participate in inventory management and regular unit inspections.
• Maintain records and contribute to departmental educational initiatives.

Skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technology

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinet

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHOC Children's in Orange, California seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the Main Pharmacy operations. The role involves compounding, packaging medications, stocking dispensing systems, and handling patient inquiries under supervision.

The position requires English proficiency, strong math skills for pharmaceutical calculations, and a California Pharmacy Technician License; ASHP-certified programs are preferred. Work shifts vary, including mornings and evenings.