Pharmacy Tech II-Foundation

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for per diem coverage. Under Pharmacist supervision, you will prepare, package and compound medications including oral, IV and chemotherapy/biohazard products.

Responsibilities include order entry, inventory management and coordination with specialties to ensure timely infusion deliveries, as well as handling prior authorizations and patient benefits. Per diem role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 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 (PTCB), preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package and compound medications including oral, IV and chemotherapy/biohazard medications
• Ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800 at all times
• Order, receive and maintain accurate medication inventory
• Coordinate with Specialty Pharmacies or manufacturers for timely deliveries of medications for infusion
• Prescription order entry and processing
• Coordination and submission of prior authorizations
• Determine patient prescription benefits and seek financial assistance when applicable
• Assist with routing and release of prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy
• Label and fill prescription drugs
• Procurement and maintenance of supplies for daily mixing operation
• Perform routine daily, weekly and monthly cleaning

Skills

CPhT certification

PTCB certification

Education

High School or equivalent / Post secondary training

Graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II-Per Diem

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.

Join our team as a Pharmacy Technician II and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care. Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will be responsible for preparing, packaging, and compounding a variety of medications, including oral, intravenous (IV), and chemotherapy/biohazard medications.

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 manufactures for timely deliveries of medications for infusion.

• Performs 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 fills prescription drugs.

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 (PTCB), preferred

Additional Information:

• Hourly Per Diem Rate: $33.478900

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.

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