Pharmacy Technician - Floater

Cedars Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Floater at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time role involves preparing, distributing, and controlling medications, including specialty medications, while working independently under a pharmacist's supervision.

The ideal candidate must hold a California Pharmacy Technician license along with a high school diploma. Skills in English proficiency, mathematical calculations, and computer operations are essential. This position requires rotating shifts and the ability to handle equipment pertinent to medication management.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must hold a current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Proficiency in using various equipment like calculators and automated dispensing machines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and control medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Cover various inpatient and outpatient areas as a floater technician.
• Participate in departmental programs related to medication management.

Skills

English language proficiency

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

Use of medical equipment

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Current California Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

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‑of‑the‑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:

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing

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.

Physical demands:

• 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.