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

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Keck Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacist-driven medication preparation and distribution in inpatient settings, including IV admixture and Pyxis operations. Responsibilities include accurate dose calculations, barcode verification, sterile compounding in USP797/800 environments, inventory control, and triaging medication requests.

CA DCA registration and accredited technician training are required.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
• CA DCA Registration is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Pharmacy setting.
• Ability to perform dose calculations and aseptic/hazardous drug compounding per USP797/800.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform intravenous admixture and aseptic techniques.
• Ensure medications are barcoded and tracked accurately.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory and Pyxis system records.
• Assist in triaging medication-related inquiries and workflow.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

California DCA registration

Tools

Cerner system

PowerChart

Pyxis dispensing system

Texium system

MILIT4 program

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.

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, assists 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

• High school or equivalent.
• Specialized/technical training.
• Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
• 1 year experience in Pharmacy.
• 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.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.
• 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.

$25.69 - $43.67

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