This role is for an Interim Lead/Buyer Technician in a pharmacy setting, covering two hospitals in California. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects:

Job Details:

• Location: Splitting time between Gardena, CA 90247 and Norwalk, CA 90650.

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, mostly day shifts (Monday-Friday), but hours may vary.

• Duration: Minimum 1 month, possibly longer (covering a leave of absence).

• Dress Code: Scrubs.

Role Overview:

• Primary Function: This person will be responsible for purchasing medications and other items for the pharmacy department while also performing inpatient pharmacy duties.

• Secondary Function: They should be able to test employees for IV competencies, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Purchasing & Inventory Management

o Ordering and managing stock of medications and pharmacy supplies.

o Ensuring proper documentation and tracking of inventory.

o Coordinating with vendors for timely supply of medications.

2. Inpatient Pharmacy Operations

o Pyxis Filling: Restocking and maintaining automated medication dispensing systems.

o IV Compounding: Preparing sterile IV medications.

o General pharmacy technician duties in a hospital setting.

3. Employee IV Competency Testing

o Evaluating staff on their IV preparation skills.

o Ensuring compliance with hospital and state regulations.

Job Requirements:

• Pharmacy Technician Experience: Strong background in hospital/inpatient pharmacy operations.

• Purchasing Experience: Experience in buying medications and supplies for a hospital pharmacy.

• IV Competency Training: Ability to test and evaluate employees' IV preparation skills.

• State Licensing: Must hold an active California Pharmacy Technician License.