Pharmacy Technician - Floater

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician Floater in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves the preparation, distribution, and management of both sterile and non-sterile medications, and requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Technicians will be involved in various areas of pharmacy, supporting patient medication needs and covering a range of shifts.

Candidates should proficiently operate specialized equipment and have excellent English skills. Join a passionate team in a leading healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending; able to lift materials up to 40 pounds.
• Responsive to auditory alarms and communication devices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and control oral and injectable medications.
• Support medication management needs for patients.
• Rotate shifts and work in various pharmacy areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic mathematics (ratios, proportions, percentages)

Computer skills

Specialized equipment operation

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Calculator

PC

Automated dispensing machines

Job description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state‑art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

As a full time, Pharmacy Technician Floater at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca, you will be responsible for the preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non‑sterile oral and injectable medications, including specialty medications, and participation in departmental programs. All duties are performed independently by the technician under the supervision of a pharmacist. Floater technicians are cross trained to cover various inpatient and outpatient CSMC areas, support our patients' medication management needs.

Our technicians do rotating shifts (day/afternoons) and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• High school Diploma or Equivalent Required

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

What else are we looking for?

• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Individuals must be able to do calculations involving ratios, proportions and percentages.
• Adequate computer skills as necessary to complete assigned projects and tasks
• Equipment: Able to use the following: calculator, computer printer, PC, medication carts, automated dispensing machines etc. Proficiency in the operation of specialized equipment is necessary for assignment to specialized areas, i.e. OR/ER, Sterile Manufacturing, ACP, Storeroom, etc.
• Schedule/Hours: Able to rotate shifts, alternate weekends, and rotate throughout any areas requiring Pharmacy Technician.
• Frequent standing; walking, bending; reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, and mechanical failure alarms.
• Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers.
• Able to read information on medication labels.

Job Info

• Job Identification 17905
• Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• Job Category Pharmacy
• Job Function Pharmacy
• Locations 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US