Pharmacy Tech Inpatient Part Time Varied

Assists in the procurement, storage, preparation and distribution of medications, all under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. The technician is also responsible for patient billing, inventory control, and other non-discretionary tasks relating to the maintenance of the Pharmacy.

General Duties:

• Selects the correct drug product from the inventory to fill patient orders and stock orders.
• Prepares and compounds sterile parental pharmaceuticals and chemo therapeutic agents under the supervision of a pharmacist; prepares the appropriate labeling of these products.
• Prepacks preparation as needed under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Fills floor stock requests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Is familiar with all aspects of the computer system, including but not limited.
• Order entry.
• Report generation for cart fills and IV admixture preparation.
• Billing entry
• Knowledge of the special age related needs of patients in the Medical Center, including, but not limited to:
  • Preparation of liquid unit dose syringes and special dosage forms for neonate patients
  • Special dose form formulations for geriatric patients and comatose patients
  • Preparation of neonatal and pediatric IV solutions and TPN solutions"
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked below:
  • Infant (x)
  • Pediatric (x)
  • Adult (x)
  • Geriatric (x)
• Replaces working stocks of drugs, solutions and supplies in the Pharmacy and designated storage areas throughout the Medical Center; informs the Pharmacy Buyer per established procedure; assists in the maintenance of inventory.
• Answers telephones and takes messages, takes initial calls for requests from the patient care areas. Triage calls and decide which could be handled without interrupting the Pharmacist.
• Ensures that all charges are being captured and that they are billed within 72 hours.
• Assures that charges are done within 72 hours of the service date.
• Operational knowledge of the JB Dev timekeeping system and company policy regarding time management

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate in English and understand verbal and written instructions.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Education

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

• Completion of course work leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• N/A

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

• Current State of California Pharmacy Technician License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of hire)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)