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

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Southern California's Keck Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, including intravenous admixture, Pyxis operations, and barcode checks, ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School, CA DCA registration, at least 1 year in pharmacy, and strong math, communication, and customer service skills; LA Fire Life Safety training is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized/technical training required.
• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
• At least 1 year of experience in Pharmacy.
• Ability to perform dose calculations and aseptic/hazardous drug compounding per USP797/800.
• Strong organization/time management skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• Excellent customer service.
• CA DCA Pharmacy Technician registration required.
• Fire Life Safety Training; LA City requirements within 30 days.

Responsabilités

• Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times.
• Drug distribution and intravenous admixture responsibilities.
• Competency with Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
• Ensure medications are properly barcoded.
• Maintain CII Pyxis inventory (Keck only).
• Accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing with pharmacist verification.
• Chemotherapy preparation using Texium system.
• Generate revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges.
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy per procedures and rules.
• Document pharmacy log sheets consistently.
• Complete monthly expiration medication assignments.
• Repackage/unit-dose medications using MILT4.
• Maintain aseptic technique.
• Use Cerner/PowerChart/Pyxis to triage workflow.
• Maintain inventory by restocking and rotating medications.
• Assist health care providers with timely calls.
• Prioritize responsibilities to maintain shift workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

CA Pharm Tech license

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

CA DCA Pharmacy Technician Registration

Outils

Pyxis system

Cerner

PowerChart

Description du poste

Departmental Specific Summary

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

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.

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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.