Pharmacy Technician I

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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About The Position

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. 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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
A California registered technician who under the supervision of a Pharmacist, packages, prepares and compounds oral medications, Intravenous medications, and Chemotherapy/Biohazard medications. Maintains control procedures, performs inventory, and stock control.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent or Post High School vocational/specialized training or Graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy
• Less than 3 years of performing related duties as a pharmacy technician
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800 at all times.
• Utilize proper aseptic technique for all pharmaceutical mixing.
• Order, receive, and maintain accurate medication inventory.
• Coordinate with Specialty Pharmacies or manufactures for timely deliveries of medications for infusion.
• Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as required.
• Procure and maintain supplies necessary for daily mixing operation.
• Ensures efficient and productive operation of assigned work location.
• Acts as a liaison with nursing and medical staff concerning basic pharmaceutical information to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Assist the pharmacist in billing pharmaceuticals.
• Accurately prepares floor stock orders and refill all kits
• Performs inspections of all pharmacy and all clinical areas where medications are stored and submits audit report to the appropriate individual.
• Maintains appropriate level of productivity and accuracy
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Fosters the development of teamwork within the department while meeting the needs of departments being served.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Follows all policies and procedures to allow for effective and efficient patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED