Pharmacy Technician II: Irvine Pharmacy

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Technician II/ Intern is responsible for providing service to customers coming to the pharmacy, answering telephones, assembling floor stock medications, refilling Pyxis machines, transportation of medications to and from nursing floors and departments, pre-packing and labeling medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct.
• Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists pharmacists with all aspects of departmental operations which include, but are not limited to, IV admixture and operation of IV workflow manager system, unit dose order fills, infusion pharmacy support, medication charging functions, and TPN mixing, manually or using an auto-mixer.
• Performs floor stock inspections.
• Performs timely and accurate delivery of controlled substances to patient care areas.
• Performs Pyxis override and ED audits.
• Prepare anesthesia drug trays and operation of the TraySafe system, prepares emergency drug trays and crash cart replenishments independently according to pharmacy law.
• Performs Tech-check-Tech functions according to department policy and procedures.
• Performs home medication information collection in ED and on nursing units.
• Performs chemotherapy or biohazardous drug mixing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Working skills in general mathematics and familiar with medication and medical terminology
• Fulfills mandatory stroke education requirements per certification agency
• ASPH Accredited Technician Program graduate preferred
• Intern: Current enrollment in an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy preferred.

License Required:

• Technician: California Board of Pharmacy Technician License (TCHRX)
• Intern: Pharmacy Intern License (INTRX) or California Board of Pharmacy Technician License (TCHRX)

License Preferred:

• N/A

Certifications Required

• N/A

Certifications Preferred

• Certified Pharmacy Technician issued by the PTCB (CPht)
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit:

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.