Pharmacy Tech II - Full-Time Variable

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II to ensure medication availability and accurate preparation for patient care. The role includes maintaining inventories, obtaining patient histories, and processing charges for medications and supplies.

The candidate should have one year of pharmacy tech experience (preferred) and strong communication skills, with the ability to work in high-pressure environments and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures availability and delivery of medications to authorized locations/personnel.
• Maintain in-date inventory of medications and obtain accurate patient medication histories.
• Prepare and repackage medications accurately and record/charge supplies to correct patient/location.
• Enter charges for manual billing and deliver controlled substances as required.
• Inspect medication storage locations and manage inventory for dispensing cabinets and emergency trays.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Computer literacy

Education

Certification preferred

Job description

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

• 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
• 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 safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy
• Obtain accurate home medication histories by chart review, patient interview and phone calls to retail pharmacies and physician offices
• Other functions as defined/delegated by Direct Supervisor
• Prepare Accurate/Sterile IV orders
• Repackage medications – ensure proper authorization
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• 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

Equal Rights Employer

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] www.mlkch.org

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