Pharmacy Tech II Per Diem Variable Shift

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Pharmacy Tech II to ensure medication availability, accurate preparation, and repackaging, while maintaining up-to-date inventory and obtaining patient medication histories.

You will support staff by delivering meds and rounds as needed, entering charges, inspecting storage areas, and assisting with sterile IV orders. Certification preferred and 1 year of pharmacy tech experience is valued in this fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Certification preferred for Pharmacy Tech II role.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy environments is valued.
• Familiarity with pharmacy operations and patient history is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital and department policies and risk management.
• Answers phones and assist staff during shifts.
• Stock orders, check in, and reorder as required.
• Deliver meds and rounds on an hourly or as-needed basis; enter charges for manual billing.
• Prepare sterile IV orders and repackage medications with proper authorization.
• Obtain accurate home medication histories via chart review, patient interview and pharmacy/physician outreach.
• Inspect medication storage locations and maintain inventory in cabinets and floor stock.
• Attend pharmacy staff meetings/in-services and participate in ongoing training.
• Other duties as delegated by Direct Supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization

Computer literacy

High-pressure work

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

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

Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90059

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Email: [e-mail]

www.mlkch.org

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