City of Hope·Thousand Oaks, California
The role involves the preparation, compounding, and packaging of oral, intravenous, and chemotherapy medications. Additionally, the technician manages medication inventory, ensures USP compliance, and handles prescription order entry and prior authorizations.
Pharmacy Technician II-Foundation 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 seeking a Pharmacy Technician II!
This position requires a California Registered Technician who will operate under Pharmacist Supervision.
The primary responsibilities include packaging, preparation, and compounding of oral medications, intravenous medications, as well as chemotherapy/biohazard medications.
Additionally, the role involves implementing and maintaining control procedures, conducting inventory management, and overseeing 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.
Prescription order entry and process.
Coordination and submission of prior authorizations.
Determination of patient’s prescription benefits and seeks appropriate financial assistance when applicable.
Order, receive and maintain accurate medication inventory.
Assist with routing and release of prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy Properly label and fills prescription drugs.
High School or equivalent or Post High School vocational/specialized training or Graduation from a foreign school of Pharmacy 3 or more years of performing related duties as a pharmacy technician Certified Pharmacist Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), preferred
Hourly Per Diem Rate: $32.19 City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Candidates must be a California Registered Technician with at least 3 years of related experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and CPhT certification is 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.