Pharmacy Tech II - Full-Time Variable

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Pharmacy Tech II in Los Angeles to ensure medication availability, accurate inventory, and patient history collection. Responsibilities include filing, billing, delivering meds (including controlled substances), and preparing IV orders.

The role requires a CA Pharmacy Technician license and solid communication skills. Salary is hourly, with a range of $26.63–$41.27 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Active CA Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Certification preferred.
• 1 year of pharmacy tech experience preferred.
• Strong communication, project management, and computer literacy skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures; complies with risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control regulations.
• Answers phones and attends pharmacy staff meetings/in-services.
• Check in and stock orders; reorder as required.
• Deliver medications, including controlled substances, and enter charges for manual billing.
• Obtain accurate home medication histories by chart review and calls to retail pharmacies and physician offices.
• Prepare Accurate/Sterile IV orders and repackage medications.

Skills

Pharmacy License

Certification

Experience 1 year

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Project management

Education

Active California Pharmacy Technician license

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.

• 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

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Salary Range (Depending on Experience)

$26.63 - $41.27

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

• 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 organized/accurate/sufficient inventory
• 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

• Education
• Active California Pharmacy Technician license.
• Certification preferred
• Qualifications/Experience
• 1 year of pharmacy tech experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication, project management, and computer literacy skills
• Special Skills/Knowledge
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and perform in high-pressure situations