Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Pharmacy - Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA seeks a per diem Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to support the preparation, distribution, and control of sterile and non-sterile medications under pharmacist supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and a current California Pharmacy Technician license, plus strong math, English skills, and computer proficiency. Candidates should be able to operate common pharmacy equipment and rotate through areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Ability to perform ratio/proportion/percent calculations.
• Proficient computer skills for departmental tasks.
• Experience with pharmacy equipment is a plus and may be required in specialized areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute and control sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Assist under supervision of a pharmacist in outpatient settings.
• Rotate shifts and participate in weekend coverage as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Math calculations

Computer skills

Equipment operation

Shift rotation

Education

High school Diploma/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 per diem Outpatient Pharmacy Technician 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.

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?

• 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.