Pharmacy Tech Inpatient Per Diem Varied

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center to hire a Pharmacy Technician for per diem coverage in Los Angeles. The role assists in procurement, storage, preparation and distribution of medications under pharmacist supervision.

Duties include patient billing, inventory control, and non-discretionary office tasks within the Pharmacy. The position requires an active California Pharmacy Technician license, BLS, and readiness to work varied shifts with a 0.3 FTE commitment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Completion of course work leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Selects the correct drug product from inventory to fill patient orders and stock orders.
• Prepares and compounds sterile parental pharmaceuticals and chemo agents under pharmacist supervision.
• Handles patient billing, inventory control and non-discretionary pharmacy tasks.
• Replaces working stock and maintains inventory across pharmacy areas.
• Answers telephones, triages calls and ensures charges are captured within 72 hours.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Graduate

Pharmacy Technician coursework

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Summary:

Assists in the procurement, storage, preparation and distribution of medications, all under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. The technician is also responsible for patient billing, inventory control, and other non-discretionary tasks relating to the maintenance of the Pharmacy.

General Duties:

• Selects the correct drug product from the inventory to fill patient orders and stock orders.
• Prepares and compounds sterile parental pharmaceuticals and chemo therapeutic agents under the supervision of a pharmacist; prepares the appropriate labeling of these products.
• Prepacks preparation as needed under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Fills floor stock requests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Is familiar with all aspects of the computer system, including but not limited.
• Order entry.
• Report generation for cart fills and IV admixture preparation.
• Billing entry
• Knowledge of the special age related needs of patients in the Medical Center, including, but not limited to:
  • Preparation of liquid unit dose syringes and special dosage forms for neonate patients
  • Special dose form formulations for geriatric patients and comatose patients
  • Preparation of neonatal and pediatric IV solutions and TPN solutions"
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked below:
  • Infant (x)
  • Pediatric (x)
  • Adult (x)
  • Geriatric (x)
• Replaces working stocks of drugs, solutions and supplies in the Pharmacy and designated storage areas throughout the Medical Center; informs the Pharmacy Buyer per established procedure; assists in the maintenance of inventory.
• Answers telephones and takes messages, takes initial calls for requests from the patient care areas. Triage calls and decide which could be handled without interrupting the Pharmacist.
• Ensures that all charges are being captured and that they are billed within 72 hours.
• Assures that charges are done within 72 hours of the service date.
• Operational knowledge of the JB Dev timekeeping system and company policy regarding time management

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate in English and understand verbal and written instructions.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Education

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

• Completion of course work leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• N/A

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

• Current State of California Pharmacy Technician License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of hire)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Varied/Rotating (Days, Evenings, & Nights)

Shift Hours: 8hrs Varied

Weekly Hours: 8hrs/16hrs

FTE: 0.3