Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

. Assist in procuring, storing, preparing, and distributing medications under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist .

Posted 10/24/2026part-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medication preparation, compounding sterile pharmaceuticals, and effective communication within a pharmacy setting. Holds necessary certifications and adheres to compliance standards while providing patient care across various age groups.

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California Pharmacy Technician CertificatePharmacy Computer System ProficiencyCompounding Sterile PharmaceuticalsMedication PreparationInsurance Verification

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Hard Skills

Medication PreparationCompounding Sterile PharmaceuticalsPharmacy Inventory ManagementIV-Admixture PreparationBilling OperationsRefill Authorization ProcessingAge-Specific Care ConsiderationsPharmacy Stock ReplacementCash Register FunctionsPharmacy Label Preparation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTriage SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Pharmacy Computer SystemKronos Timekeeping System

Certifications & Qualifications

California Pharmacy Technician CertificateLos Angeles County Fire CardAssault Response Competency (ARC)

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy TechnicianIntravenous AntibioticsChemotherapeutic AgentsPatient CareUnion Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in procuring, storing, preparing, and distributing medications under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist
Select correct drug products from inventory to fill patient and stock orders
Prepare and compound sterile parenteral pharmaceuticals and chemotherapeutic agents under pharmacist supervision
Prepare appropriate product labels
Prepare prepackaged medications as needed
Fill floor stock requests accurately and promptly
Use the pharmacy computer system for order entry, cart-fill and IV-admixture reports, and billing entry
Prepare liquid unit-dose syringes and special dosage forms for neonatal patients
Apply age-specific care considerations for infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Answer telephones, take messages, and triage requests from patient care areas
Process refill authorization calls for ambulatory patients
Perform initial insurance intake and verify insurance eligibility
Perform cash register functions and reconciliation
Perform billing operations and follow-up for ambulatory and long-term patients and medical staff
Replace pharmacy stock, solutions, and supplies; inform the Pharmacy Buyer and assist with inventory maintenance
Comply with Kronos timekeeping and company time-management policy
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate
Completion of course work leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Must be able to work in a union environment
California Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Valid Los Angeles County Fire Card required within 30 days of employment
Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of employment
No experience required
Experience in pharmacy preparations for large volume parenterals and intravenous antibiotics, chemo-therapeutic agents, or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program is desirable
Status: Per Diem
Varied/Rotating Shift
8-hour shifts; 8/16 weekly or bi-weekly hours varied
FTE: 0.2