Pharmacy Technician II-OC Retail & Specialty

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a California-registered Pharmacy Technician II to join their transformative team in Irvine, CA. You will play a crucial role in preparing and compounding medications under pharmacist supervision, ensuring compliance with USP 797 & 800.

Ideal candidates will have over three years of relevant experience and be licensed with the California State Board of Pharmacy. The position emphasizes effective communication with nursing staff and maintaining medication inventory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800 regulations.
• Utilize aseptic technique for pharmaceutical mixing.
• Order and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Coordinate timely deliveries of infusion medications.

Skills

Pharmaceutical mixing

Inventory management

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post High School vocational training

Graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy

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.

We are looking for 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. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining control procedures, conducting inventory, and managing stock control.

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy

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.