Lead Pharmacy Technician

Lead 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 top 5 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:

Under supervision, perform the technical and non-judgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record-keeping, and inventory control within the hospital Pharmacy or Outpatient Care Clinic. Tasks may be subject to sequential or final verification by a manager, RN, mid-level provider, or physician.

Job Responsibilities

30% - Lead in the selection, preparation and stocking of medications and supplies. Collect and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.

40% - Prepare dosage medications by compounding or admixing medications for dispensing into bottles and unit dose packaging. Count controlled substance medication inventory weekly and maintain records. Check drugs monthly for outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned and maintain accurate documentation to support these activities.

20% - Perform basic to complex pharmaceutical calculations. Properly record lot numbers, expiration dates, and volumes of all medications used in compounding for each product prepared.

10% - Provide assistance to lower-level Pharmacy Technicians who may be assigned to assist. Ensure that other Technicians assigned to assist have the resources and training necessary to perform their jobs effectively. Perform other related duties, within the scope of this leveled job, as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates Degree Required

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.

Clear understanding of technician related pharmacy law.

5 or more years of pharmacy technician experience required; oncology pharmacy experience preferred to include chemotherapy compounding knowledge.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information

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