Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC, a major teaching hospital in California, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision. You will handle Pyxis systems, sterile compounding, dose calculations, and inventory control in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires CA DCA registration, high school diploma and graduation from an accredited technician program, plus at least 1 year of pharmacy experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School required.
• 1 year experience in Pharmacy.
• Able to perform dose calculations and sterile/hazardous drug compounding per USP797/800.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card on hire, within 30 days obtain and renew.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the pharmacist, assist in drug distribution and IV admixture.
• Operate Pyxis system; ensure medications are properly barcoded.
• Maintain accurate controlled substance inventory using the CII Pyxis system (Keck).
• Prepare and dispense medications with pharmacist verification.
• Assist with chemotherapy preparation and Texium system usage.
• Calculate, record, and issue charges; handle OR billing.
• Maintain a safe, clean pharmacy following procedures and regulations.
• Document pharmacy log sheets and expiration medication assignments monthly.
• Repackage/unit-dose medications using MILT4; maintain aseptic technique.
• Use Cerner/PowerChart/Pyxis to triage workflow and check history.
• Restock and rotate pharmacy supplies; assist in notifying providers via phone.
• Prioritize duties to maintain shift-specific workflow; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

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 Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• 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)
• 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.

Job ID REQ20182048

Posted Date 10/17/2026