Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pediatrics

Dev; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 31,932 - 47,899; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Inglewood, California, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pediatrics department. Responsibilities include the preparation and distribution of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a current California Pharmacy Technician license. This full-time role requires rotating shifts and proficiency in using pharmacy equipment. Salary range is $23.18 - $34.77 hourly.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing is required.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds required.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and control sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Rotate weekends and shift throughout various pharmacy areas.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Calculation skills (ratios, proportions, percentages)

Computer skills for assigned tasks

Proficiency in operating specialized equipment

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Computer

Automated dispensing machines

Job description

Company Description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS‑SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: CEDARS‑SINAI

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 #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

As a full time Pharmacy Technician Inpatient Pediatrics 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.

This position includes rotating weekends and a mix of days and afternoons.

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.

Working Title: Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Pediatrics

Department: Pharmacy-5Th

Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center

Job Category: Pharmacy

Job Specialty: Pharmacy

Position Type: Full‑time

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Shift Type: Day

Base Pay: $23.18 - $34.77