Sr Pharmacy Technician

City of Hope; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Sr Pharmacy Technician in Newnan, GA to assist in preparing and distributing patient medications and maintaining inventory across the hospital. The role requires aseptic compounding of sterile IVs and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

You will support daily pharmaceutical operations, ensure accurate billing records, and participate in quality assurance and regulatory programs to uphold patient safety.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Current GA Pharmacy Tech License required.
• CPhT certification within 1 year of employment if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic compounding of sterile IV preparations in line with USP 797/800.
• Procure and distribute medication orders per requests.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies following inventory levels.
• Assist with automated dispensing machines and reporting for quality and regulatory measures.
• Support pharmacy workflow and delivery of patient-specific medications.
• Participate in quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs.

Skills

Aseptic compounding

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory paperwork

Team/Staff communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

GA Pharmacy Tech License

CPhT certification

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Pharmacy information system

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.