Admixture Technician

Admixture Technician

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

The position performs all technical duties of a pharmacy technician in addition to providing direct supervision and coordination of all technicians and duties by actively participating in departmental operations within the scope of policies and procedures. This position works under the direct legal supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacist manager. The position requires the ability to make critical decisions, facilitate stakeholder conflict resolution, work independently with minimal supervision, and solve problems. Three distinct areas of core responsibilities are defined:

Administrative Automation, packaging, and sterile compounding Purchasing and inventory management

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Coordinate technician schedules and duties

• Responsible for maintaining SOPs for technicians

• Responsible for maintaining USP compliance (documentation and competency)

• Responsible for technician competencies sign offs

• Assist with inventory, billing, auditing, and unit inspections as needed

• Be able to backfill at any location and remote support as needed

• Assist with Kronos and payroll functions as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience

Education: High school diploma

Licensure: Arizona State Pharmacy Technician

Certification: National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Special Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office (Spreadsheets/Word-processing)
• Mathematically able to calculate dosages
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and other pharmacy related technology including automated systems.
• Clear understanding of technician-related pharmacy law.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong background in the admixing of sterile oncology preparations

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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