Pharmacy Tech II - Full Time Nights (10 HR Shift)

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II to ensure medication availability, manage inventory, and obtain accurate patient medication histories.

You will prepare and repackage medications, enter charges for billing, and support staff pharmacists with IV orders while maintaining safety and compliance. This role emphasizes communication, accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Certification preferred.
• 1 year of pharmacy tech experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Answers phones.
• Attend pharmacy staff meetings/in-services.
• Check in and stock orders - Reorder as required.
• Comply with hospital policies.
• Credit returned meds.
• Deliver controlled substances.
• Deliver Meds/Rounds on hourly or as needed basis.
• Enter charges for manual billing needs.
• Fill meds to be checked by Staff Pharmacists.
• Inspect medication storage locations.
• Inventory and refill Floor Stock, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, and Emergency Trays.
• Maintain organized/accurate/sufficient inventory.
• Obtain accurate home medication histories by chart review, patient interview and phone calls to retail pharmacies and physician offices.
• Prepare Accurate/Sterile IV orders.
• Repackage medications - ensure proper authorization.

Education

Active California Pharmacy Technician license

Certification preferred

1 year of pharmacy tech experience preferred

Oral and written communication

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Tech II ensures availability and delivery of medications to authorized locations/personnel. Maintain in-date inventory of medications. Obtain accurate patient medication history. Prepare and repackage medications accurately. Record and charge supplies/medications to the correct patient/location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations
2. Answers phones
3. Attend pharmacy staff meetings/in-services
4. Check in and stock orders - Reorder as required
5. Comply with hospital policies
6. Credit returned meds
7. Deliver controlled substances
8. Deliver Meds/Rounds on hourly or as needed basis
9. Enter charges for manual billing needs
10. Fill meds to be checked by Staff Pharmacists
11. Inspect medication storage locations
12. Inventory and refill Floor Stock, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, and Emergency Trays
13. Maintain organized/accurate/sufficient inventory
14. Maintain safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy
15. Obtain accurate home medication histories by chart review, patient interview and phone calls to retail pharmacies and physician offices
16. Other functions as defined/delegated by Direct Supervisor
17. Prepare Accurate/Sterile IV orders
18. Repackage medications - ensure proper authorization
19. Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license.
• Certification preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience

• 1 year of pharmacy tech experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication, project management, and computer literacy skills

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and perform in high-pressure situations