Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a full-time Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to assist with coordination, preparation, distribution, prior authorization and delivery of medications for discharge and transplant patients, all under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, and a current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Prior authorization experience preferred.
• Ability to read medication labels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination, preparation, distribution, prior authorization and delivery of medications for discharge and transplant patients.
• Work under supervision of a pharmacist.

Skills

Prior Authorization experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the 'Best Hospitals' Honor Roll for eleven years. The institution prides itself on its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on providing both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their needs.

As a full time Outpatient Pharmacy Technician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca, you will assist with coordination, preparation, distribution, prior authorization and delivery of mediations of Discharge and Transplant patients in a timely manner. All duties are performed independently by the technician under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• High school Diploma/GED required

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing

What else are we looking for?

• Prior Authorization experience is highly preferred

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.