Senior Pharmacy Technician

City of Hope; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician for a Monday–Friday 1:00 PM–9:30 PM shift. The role supports pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a major cancer care system.

Qualified candidates hold a High School Diploma, current AZ Pharmacy Technician license, and a National Certification (CPhT or ExCPT). City of Hope emphasizes safety and regulatory adherence in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Current Arizona Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• National Certification (CPhT or ExCPT) is required.
• Experience with aseptic compounding and sterile IV preparations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Competent in aseptic compounding of sterile IV preparations following USP 797/800 guidelines (e.g., TPN, IV drips, chemotherapy).
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies per inventory levels.
• Manage automated dispensing machines reporting for quality and regulatory measures.
• Support pharmacy workflow by directing calls to appropriate staff and delivering patient-specific medications.
• Participate in quality assurance programs focused on patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with monthly regulatory inspections for all medication-stocking departments.

Skills

Aseptic compounding

Inventory management

Pharmacy workflow coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory systems

Automated dispensing machines

Aseptic compounding equipment

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. 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 cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

***Shift: M-F 1:00PM-9:30PM***

The pharmacy technician under the supervision of a registered pharmacist is responsible for assisting in the preparation and distribution of patient medications. The pharmacy technician will assist in maintaining inventory and stock medications throughout the hospital, utilizing pharmacy inventory systems. The pharmacy technician will assist with daily required review of regulatory paperwork.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Competent in aseptic compounding of sterile IV preparations in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines, including but not limited to TPN, IV drips, and chemotherapy
• Assists with maintaining adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established inventory control levels
• Assist with the management of the automated dispensing machines reporting for quality and regulatory measures.
• Assists with pharmacy workflow by streamlining phone calls to the appropriate staff member; and delivery of patient specific medications to departments throughout the facility.
• Participation in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs with an emphasis on patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with regulatory required monthly unit inspections for all departments that stock medications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma

Licensure: Current Arizona Pharmacy Technician License

Certification: National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT or ExCPT)

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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