Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, including aseptic compounding and intravenous admixture, in a high-volume hospital setting. The role requires Pyxis proficiency, accurate dose calculations, and CA DCA registration.

Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include inventory control, documentation, and support for healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School required.
• 1 year experience in Pharmacy required.
• Perform dose calculations and ensure accurate product selection; maintain sterility.
• Follow USP797/800 compliant clean room PPE to reduce exposure and contamination.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• CA DCA Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); must obtain within 30 days if not on hire.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a pharmacist at all times.
• Drug distribution and intravenous admixture in hospital and infusion center.
• Operate Pyxis automated dispensing systems; ensure medications are properly barcoded.
• Maintain CII Pyxis inventory.
• Accurate preparation and dispensing of medications with pharmacist verification.
• Assist health care providers with timely phone communication.
• Triage workflow to optimize medication delivery.
• Maintain inventory; restock medications and supplies.
• Complete monthly expiration medication assignments.
• Maintain aseptic technique and MILT4 repackaging processes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

CA Pharmacy Technician Registration (CA DCA)

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Tools

Pyxis

Cerner

PowerChart/PowerChart

MILT4

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures.

Essential Duties

• Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. Responsible duties include drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center
• Competency in performing ALL aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems. Assisting in ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded.
• Competency in maintaining accurate controlled substance inventory utilizing the CII Pyxis system (Keck only)
• Accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications with pharmacist verification.
• Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system.
• Generates revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing).
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Consistent documentation of all pharmacy log sheets
• Completes monthly expiration medication assignments and documents consistently.
• Competency in repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 program
• Competency in aseptic technique
• Appropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.(checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates)
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assist in restocking and rotating medications and supplies.
• Assists health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner (i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel).
• Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific = workflow. Technician is able to prioritize responsibilities appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School
• Req 1 year experience in Pharmacy
• Req Able to perform dose calculations, double checks accuracy of product selection and assures performance of both aseptic and hazardous drug compounding techniques that require the use of a USP797/800 compliant clean room and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and contamination while maintaining sterility of the final product.
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Req Must demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Req Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.69 - $43.67. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.