Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Variable Shift (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and distribute medications for patient care under pharmacist supervision. The role requires high school education, CA DCA registration, and at least one year of inpatient hospital experience.

You will perform dose calculations, aseptic and hazardous drug compounding in a USP 797/800 compliant clean room with proper PPE.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CA DCA Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• 1 year experience in Hospital In-Patient Facility.
• Able to perform dose calculations and double checks accuracy.
• Aseptic and hazardous drug compounding with USP797/800 clean room and PPE.
• Organizational/time management skills; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute medications for patient consumption under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Follow standard departmental procedures.

Skills

Dose calculations

Accuracy checks

Aseptic compounding

Hazardous drug compounding

Clean room (USP797/800)

PPE usage

Time management

Communication (verbal & written)

Customer service

Attention to sterility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CA DCA Pharmacy Technician Registration

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.Minimum Education:High School or equivalentMinimum Experience:1 year Experience in Hospital In-Patient Facility.Minimum Skills: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.Organization/time management skills.Proficient verbal and written communication skills.Must demonstrate excellent customer service.Required Certifications:Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.Preferred Education:Specialized/technical training Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School.Pay TransparencyThe hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 - $39.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Notice of Non-discriminationEmployment EquityRead USC’s Clery Act Annual Security ReportUSC is a smoke-free environmentDigital AccessibilityIf you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$156650.htmld