City of Hope·Duarte, California
Responsible for packaging, preparing, and compounding oral, intravenous, and chemotherapy medications under pharmacist supervision. Duties include maintaining medication inventory, ensuring USP compliance, and coordinating with nursing staff for patient outcomes.
Pharmacy Technician II Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.
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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.
Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
We are looking for a California-registered Pharmacy Technician II to join our team.
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will be responsible for packaging, preparing, and compounding oral, intravenous, and chemotherapy/biohazard medications.
Additionally, you will assist in maintaining control procedures, conducting inventory, and managing stock control.
As a successful candidate, you will: Ensure compliance with USP 797 & 800 at all times.
Utilize proper aseptic technique for all pharmaceutical mixing.
Order, receive, and maintain accurate medication inventory.
Coordinate with Specialty Pharmacies or manufactures for timely deliveries of medications for infusion.
Performs routine daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning as required.
Procure and maintain supplies necessary for daily mixing operation.
Acts as a liaison with nursing and medical staff concerning basic pharmaceutical information to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Assist the pharmacist in billing pharmaceuticals.
Perform inspections of all pharmacy and all clinical areas where medications are stored and submits audit report to the appropriate individual.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid California State Board of Pharmacy Technician license. Candidates should have at least 3 years of related experience, with CPhT certification preferred.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.
