Pharmacy Tech Inpatient Full Time Varied

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924.

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Our New Facility is seeking for Top Talents

The best women’s hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood.

Job Summary:

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 to
• 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)

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• 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; completion of course work leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Education:

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Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

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Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:

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Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• Current California Pharmacy Technician License
• Hospital Fire Card