Inpatient Pharmacy Technician — Hospital Float (40h/wk)

Specialty Medical Staffing; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full medical benefits

Comprehensive 401k package

Weekly Direct Deposit payments

Professional support from our team

Experience across multiple inpatienth

Job summary

Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for a full-time hospital float assignment in the Gardena, CA area. The role involves covering two affiliated hospital locations and floating between sites based on staffing needs.

You will assist pharmacists with daily inpatient operations, perform IV/sterile compounding, and manage medications across acute, sub-acute, and behavioral health settings. Requires CA tech license and inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
• IV and sterile compounding experience required
• Willingness and ability to float between affiliated hospital locations required
• Previous experience with inpatient electronic health record systems
• Familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets, including Pyxis, preferred
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends
• Ability to adapt to different hospital pharmacy workflows and staffing needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities
• Commitment to medication safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pharmacy technician coverage across affiliated hospital locations as scheduled
• Assist pharmacists with daily inpatient pharmacy operations
• Prepare, package, and distribute medications throughout the hospital
• Perform sterile IV compounding in accordance with established procedures
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets and medication storage areas
• Prepare and package medications for acute and sub‑acute patient care
• Assist with medication inventory management and replenishment
• Support pharmacy billing and medication documentation processes
• Answer and appropriately direct calls from nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and safety standards

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

IV & sterile compounding

CA Pharmacy Technician license

Float between facilities

EHR experience

Pyxis familiarity

Variable shifts

Attention to detail

Medication safety & compliance

Education

Active California Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pyxis

Inpatient EHR systems

Job description

Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for a full-time hospital float assignment in the Gardena, CA area. The role involves covering two affiliated hospital locations and floating between sites based on staffing needs.

You will assist pharmacists with daily inpatient operations, perform IV/sterile compounding, and manage medications across acute, sub-acute, and behavioral health settings. Requires CA tech license and inpatient experience.