Pharmacy Technician I

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.

As a successful candidate, you will:

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.

Your qualifications should include:

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

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

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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