Pharm Technician

Pharmacy Technician

The mission of The Los Angeles Cancer Network is to provide unparalleled care to each patient that comes through our doors. We offer individualized treatment using the most recent and relevant proven advances in cancer care, curated with deliberation and compassion. LACN is committed to educating and supporting our patients and their families through every step of the way. We deliver a unique approach for every patient to ensure they receive treatment best suited to their condition, age, and other important factors. We do this by participating in important clinical research, encouraging screenings for early detection, and providing innovative treatment. We are proud to be at the forefront of cancer research through our partnership with OneOncology.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for reviewing physician orders, selecting and aseptically preparing parenteral admixtures, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications, and organizing and maintaining proper inventory levels of medications and supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Review physician orders for completeness and approval to generate appropriate labels for admixture.
• Use mathematical calculations and metric conversions to determine medication quantity necessary for admixture.
• Select proper medication strength(s)/vial(s) to reduce drug waste.
• Use aseptic techniques to prepare chemotherapies, immunotherapies, and other parenteral medications.
• Ensure each medication preparation is correctly labeled and double checked.
• Organize and maintain medication and supply inventories.
• Perform inventory control duties, including ordering, receiving, stocking, exchanging, and returning medications and supplies.
• Responsible for appropriate medication storage and dispensing.
• Responsible for appropriate EMR documentation and communication with staff.
• Follow Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including USP 797 and USP 800.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Train new staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrates exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and customer service skills.
• Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively.
• Ability to collaborate, set priorities, and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

Qualifications:

• California Certified Pharmacy Technician license that is current and in good standing.
• 1+ year(s) of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of experience with hazardous and/or non-hazardous sterile compounding.
• Knowledge of USP 797 and 800.

Salary Transparency:

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, education, certifications, experience, and location. Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour to $28.00 per hour