Pharmacy Tech Outpatient Per Diem Varied at Hollywood Presbyterian

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification, Communication Skills, Inventory Control, Patient Billing, Compounding Pharmaceuticals, Computer System Proficiency, Age Specific Care, Customer Service, Insurance Verification, Cash Register Functions, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Problem Solving, Safety Measures, Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Join our Global Network and be a CHA Global Ambassador CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renown CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy. CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries. 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. Position 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. Position Accountabilities: The following are essential job accountabilities: * Selecting the correct drug product from the inventory to fill patient orders and stock orders. * Preparation and compounding of sterile parental pharmaceuticals and chemo therapeutic agents under the supervision of a pharmacist; preparation of the appropriate labeling of these products * Prepack preparation as needed under the supervision of a pharmacist. * Fill 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 considerations of geriatric patients and comatose patients * 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 (4) Pediatric (4) Adult (4) Geriatric (4) Other Position Accountabilities: * Answer telephones and take messages. Take initial calls for requests from the patient care areas. Triage calls and decide which could be handled without interrupting the Pharmacist. * Calls for refill authorization for ambulatory patients. * Performs the initial insurance intake from ambulatory patients. Verifies insurance eligibility. * Performs cash register functions and reconciliation. * Performs billing operations and follow-up for ambulatory, long term patients and medical staff. Ensures timeliness of submission with respect to in-house processing and external payer source policies. * 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. * Complies with Kronos timekeeping system and company policy regarding time management * All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.) * High school graduate * Completion of course work leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.) Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.) No experience required, but is desirable to have a minimum of one year's experience in pharmacy preparations for large volume parenterals and intravenous antibiotics, chemo-therapeutic agents, or certification from an accredited school offering a Pharmacy Technician training program. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. * Must be able to work in a union environment Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.) Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.) * California Pharmacy Technician Certificate * Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment) * Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment Status: Per Diem (PT2) Shift: Varied Shift Hours: 8 hrs Weekly Hours: Varied Bi-weekly Hours: Varied FTE: 0.3

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution of medications under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Responsibilities include patient billing, inventory control, and maintaining the pharmacy.