Pharmacy Technician II-Foundation

City of Hope; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to join our team. You will prepare, package, and compound medications under a pharmacist’s supervision, including oral, IV, and chemotherapy/biohazard drugs.

Role emphasizes USP 797 & 800 compliance, accurate inventory, prescription processing, and collaboration with specialty pharmacies to ensure timely patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years as a pharmacy technician.
• CPhT certification; PTCB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure USP 797 & 800 compliance.
• Maintain aseptic technique for compounding.
• Order, receive, and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Coordinate with Specialty Pharmacies or manufacturers for timely deliveries of medications for infusion.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain supplies for daily mixing.
• Process prescription orders and entry.
• Coordinate and submit prior authorizations.
• Determine patient benefits and seek financial assistance when applicable.
• Route and release prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy.
• Label and fill prescription drugs.

Skills

Pharmacy tech exp

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

Education

CPhT certification

PTCB preferred

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Join our team as a Pharmacy Technician II and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care. Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will be responsible for preparing, packaging, and compounding a variety of medications, including oral, intravenous (IV), and chemotherapy/biohazard medications.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800 at all times.
• Utilize proper aseptic technique for all pharmaceutical mixing.
• Order, receive, and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Coordinate with Specialty Pharmacies or manufactures for timely deliveries of medications for infusion.
• Performs routine daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as required.
• Procure and maintain supplies necessary for daily mixing operation.
• Prescription order entry and process.
• Coordination and submission of prior authorizations.
• Determination of patient’s prescription benefits and seeks appropriate financial assistance when applicable.
• Order, receive and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Assist with routing and release of prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy
• Properly label and fills prescription drugs.

Your qualifications should include:

• High School or equivalent or Post High School vocational/specialized training or Graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy
• 3 or more years of performing related duties as a pharmacy technician
• Certified Pharmacist Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician
• Certification Board (PTCB), preferred

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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