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

C018 University of Southern California- HS; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician at USC Arcadia Hospital is responsible for preparing and distributing medications for patient consumption under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with departmental procedures.

Qualification includes a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year hospital inpatient experience, and California Pharmacy Technician registration. A degree from an accredited Pharmacy Technician School is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience in a hospital inpatient facility.
• Strong dose calculations, accuracy in product selection and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute medications for patient consumption under pharmacist supervision.
• Ensure accuracy of product selection and maintain sterility and safety in handling hazardous drugs.

Skills

Dose calculations

Aseptic compounding

Hazardous drug compounding

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

High School or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician School

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 equivalent
• Minimum Experience: 1 year Experience in Hospital In-Patient Facility.
• Minimum Skills: Able to perform dose calculations, double check accuracy of product selection and assure 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 Transparency

The 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.

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