Pharmacy Tech Inpatient Full Time Nights at Hollywood Presbyterian

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

39.68

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Procurement, Sterile Compounding, Chemotherapeutic Agent Preparation, Inventory Control, Patient Billing, Order Entry, IV Admixture Preparation, Neonatal Care, Pediatric Care, Geriatric Care, Pharmacy Computer Systems, Triage, Patient Safety, Drug Labeling, Stock Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB SUMMARY CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner. HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center). MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. * 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 * Completion of course work leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications * N/A Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications * N/A Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation * Current California Pharmacy Technician License. * Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of employment). * Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of employment). Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Hours: 10hrs (7 x 10's) Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours:30/70hrs or 40/70hrs FTE: 1.0

Responsibilities

Assists in the procurement, preparation, and distribution of medications under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Responsible for inventory control, patient billing, and compounding sterile pharmaceuticals for various patient populations.