Pharmacy Technician II - Infusion & Compounding Expert

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in California is seeking a California-registered Pharmacy Technician II to join our team. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will be responsible for packaging, preparing, and compounding oral, intravenous, and chemotherapy/biohazard medications.

You will assist in maintaining control procedures, conducting inventory, and managing stock control while collaborating with clinical staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent, or post high school vocational training or graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy.
• 3+ years of performing related duties as a pharmacy technician.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacist Technician (CPhT) from PTCB, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Acts as a liaison with nursing and medical staff concerning basic pharmaceutical information to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Assist the pharmacist in billing pharmaceuticals.
• Perform inspections of all pharmacy and all clinical areas where medications are stored and submits audit report to the appropriate individual.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

USP 797/800 compliance

Pharmacy operations

Medication preparation

Billing support

Education

High School or equivalent or Post High School vocational/specialized training or Graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy

Job description

City of Hope in California is seeking a California-registered Pharmacy Technician II to join our team. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will be responsible for packaging, preparing, and compounding oral, intravenous, and chemotherapy/biohazard medications.

You will assist in maintaining control procedures, conducting inventory, and managing stock control while collaborating with clinical staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.