Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient FT Varies

Category: Pharmacy
Department: 77100 - Pharmacy
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Varies
Hours per day: 8 Hour


About Torrance Memorial

Recognized among the Best Hospitals for 2025–26 and ranked 8th in California, Torrance Memorial continues to set the standard for quality and innovation in health care. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and a deep commitment to our patients and community. When you join us, you’ll find a place where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact truly matters.

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Transitions of Care Manager,  and all Registered Pharmacists and according to standard procedures, Medication Intake Coordinator (MIC) technicians will have an emphasis on completing medication histories and coverage of outpatient pharmacy services. Further training may include preparation and delivery of medications, pharmaceutical supplies and parenteral products.  

Core Competencies

Selects, labels appropriately, and processes all medication requests including requests for floor stock. Assures that all prepared medication requests are checked by a pharmacist before delivery.
Compounds preparations, completing all required documentation (if applicable).
Completes large volume parenteral and IVPB rounds (if applicable).
Uses aseptic techniques to prepare, check and deliver; IVPBs, large volume IV solutions, irrigation solutions, PNs adult, PNs neonatal, and cardioplegia solutions (if applicable).
Operates and documents all use of unit dose machine.
Completes all associated paperwork, billing and charging.
Fills prescriptions in a timely manner in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
Operates cash register and credit card machine.
Generates and fills automated dispensing machine (Omnicell) re-stock lists.
Prepares paperwork, selects correct product and completes all processes for dispensing of all Controlled Substances. Delivers finished product.
Maintains floor stock replacement list, replenishes floor stock as needed.
Receives, stocks/shelves accurately returned medications, orders from manufacturers, wholesaler and warehouse.
Answers telephone promptly, identifies self and job title, speaks clearly, takes/gives concise directions/messages.
Provides health care services in own job description for Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
Uses proper technique to make Neonatal/Pediatric syringes both injectable and oral.
Completes assigned monthly pharmacy check for outdates.
Fills and delivers cassettes.
Delivers medications promptly, uses barcode scanning where enabled.
Makes specific rounds to pick up and deliver floor stock.
Maintains all QC logs (temperature, hood cleaning).
Uses time and resources effectively.

Department Specific Competencies

Education

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Experience

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License / Certification Requirements

Pharmacy Technician License issued by the CA Board of Pharmacy

 

Compensation Range: 
$25.00 - $34.55 / Hour