Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Part Time 8 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Southern California is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and distributing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role includes needle-to-drug compounding, Pyxis management, and accurate charge processing.

Qualifications include high school diploma, completion from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, and certification to perform aseptic and hazardous drug compounding per USP797/800 guidelines.

Qualifikationen

• Requires completion of Pharmacy Technician training and licensure/registration.
• Able to perform dose calculations and verify product selection with accuracy.
• Demonstrates aseptic and hazardous drug compounding techniques in a USP797/800 compliant clean room.

Aufgaben

• Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, prepare and distribute medications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and logs.
• Ensure medications are barcoded and correctly charged.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.
• Support healthcare providers with timely phone communications.

Kenntnisse

Dose calculations

Double checks

Aseptic technique

Hazardous drug compounding

Organization/time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Tech proficiency

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

Tools

Pyxis system

Cerner system

PowerChart

MILt4 program

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training
• Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref 1 year
• At least 1 year of oncology experience Required

Required Licenses/Certifications

• 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)

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.70 - $41.99.

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