Pharmacy Tech II: IV Orders, Inventory & Patient Histories

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II to ensure medication availability, prepare IV orders, and maintain inventory across locations. You will interact with patients and staff, record charges, and support the delivery of medications.

The ideal candidate holds an active California Pharmacy Technician license, has 1 year of experience, and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication, prioritization, and accuracy under pressure.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license.
• Certification preferred.
• 1 year of pharmacy tech experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and perform in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control requirements.
• 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.

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II to ensure medication availability, prepare IV orders, and maintain inventory across locations. You will interact with patients and staff, record charges, and support the delivery of medications.

The ideal candidate holds an active California Pharmacy Technician license, has 1 year of experience, and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication, prioritization, and accuracy under pressure.