Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Pharmacy - Per Diem

Cedars Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a per diem Outpatient Pharmacy Technician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will handle the preparation and control of both sterile and non-sterile medications under pharmacist supervision.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a current California Pharmacy Technician license. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, rotating shifts, and ensuring adherence to pharmacy protocols.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school Diploma/GED required.
• Licensing: Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Ability to do calculations involving ratios, proportions, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Participate in departmental programs.
• Responsibilities performed under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write English

Calculations involving ratios, proportions, and percentages

Adequate computer skills

Operation of specialized equipment

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Tools

Calculator

PC

Medication carts

Automated dispensing machines

Job description

Responsibilities

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.