Sr Pharmacy Technician

Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Sr Pharmacy Technician to assist in the preparation and distribution of patient medications under a registered pharmacist. You will help maintain pharmacy inventory and stock, and support cost-effective medication use across the hospital.

The role requires aseptic compounding skills, familiarity with USP 797/800 guidelines, and alignment with regulatory and billing processes. A GA Pharmacy Technician license and ongoing national certification within 1 year are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED cert.
• Current GA Pharmacy Tech License.
• National Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) status obtained within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Competent in aseptic compounding of sterile IV preparations per USP 797/800 guidelines.
• Procures and distributes medication orders per physician or pharmacist request according to policies.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies per inventory control levels.
• Assists with management of automated dispensing machines and related reports.
• Supports pharmacy workflow by routing calls to appropriate staff and delivering patient-specific meds.
• Participates in quality assurance programs focused on patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with monthly regulatory inspections for departments stocking medications.

Education

HS Diploma or GED cert

GA Pharmacy Tech License

National Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT)

Job description

Sr 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 among the top 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:

The Sr Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, is responsible for assisting in the preparation and distribution of patient medications. The Sr Pharmacy Tech 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 and maintaining patient billing records.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged workassignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assists with maintaining adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established inventorycontrol levels
• Assist with the management of the automated dispensing machines reporting for quality and regulatorymeasures.
• Assists with pharmacy workflow by streamlining phone calls to the appropriate staff member; and delivery ofpatient specific medications to departments throughout the facility.
• Participation in departmental and hospital quality assurance programs with an emphasis on patient safety, andregulatory compliance.
• Assists with regulatory required monthly unit inspections for all departments that stock medications

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent GED cert
• Current GA Pharmacy Tech License
• National Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT) status obtained within 1 year of employment (if lapses during employment then employee has 1 year to reinstate)

Preferred

• Experience in admixing of sterile oncology preparations preferred
• Previous hospital experience preferred

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.