Pharmacy Technician - $25-42 per hour - Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a job in Los Angeles, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacy Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

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.

Essential Duties:

• Works under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times. Responsible duties include drug distribution and intravenous admixture throughout the hospital and/or infusion center
• Competency in performing ALL aspects of the Pyxis automated dispensing systems. Assisting in ensuring that all medications are appropriately barcoded.
• Competency in maintaining accurate controlled substance inventory utilizing the CII Pyxis system (Keck only)
• Accurate and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications with pharmacist verification.
• Certification in chemotherapy preparation practices with competency in utilizing Texium system.
• Generates revenues by calculating, recording and issuing charges (OR billing).
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Consistent documentation of all pharmacy log sheets
• Completes monthly expiration medication assignments and documents consistently.
• Competency in repackaging/unit-dosing medications using the MILT4 program
• Competency in aseptic technique
• Appropriate use of technology (computer, telecommunications, Cerner system, Power Chart, Pyxis) to triage workflow for efficient medication delivery.(checking medication history, printing labels, checking drip rates)
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmacy stock, assist in restocking and rotating medications and supplies.
• Assists health care providers with phone calls in a timely manner (i.e. answers questions and requests, triage calls to appropriate personnel).
• Appropriate use of time management for maintaining shift specific = workflow. Technician is able to prioritize responsibilities appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Specialized/technical training Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

• Req Able to perform dose calculations, double checks accuracy of product selection and assures 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.
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Req Must demonstrate excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 1 year At least 1 year of oncology experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Pharmacy Technician (CA DCA) Registration with California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.70 - $41.99. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California 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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USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at , or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this  USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:

USC Keck Job ID #REQ20158540. Posted job title: Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Part Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

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