Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem, 8hr. Variable Shifts

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Department. You will fill orders for oral, rectal, topical and injectable medications, assist with sterile admixtures, and prepare labels and charge slips under licensed supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing IV admixture solutions aseptically, documenting work, and ensuring accurate dispensing under pharmacist checks. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Diploma leading to licensure.
• Two years college with knowledge of math and chemistry.
• 6 months Pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use.
• Mix IV admixture solutions aseptically and prepare labels and charge slips.
• File charges and perform related duties under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Pharmacist checks all technician work involved in preparation and/or dispensing of drugs.

Skills

math

chemistry

Education

Vocational/Technical Diploma

Two years college with knowledge of math and chemistry

Job description

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy Department. The technician has primary responsibility in the unit-dose, sterile ad-mixture, and floor stock areas under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Assists the pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in; types labels, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties. All duties are performed under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist. Pharmacist check of all technician work involved in the preparation and/or dispensing of drugs. Job duties may vary depending on pharmacy unit assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Vocational/Technical Diploma Completion of formal education and training from an accredited institution leading to or required for licensure. Two years college with knowledge of math and chemistry. - minimum

Experience

• 6 months Pharmacy technician experience. - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Pharmacy Tech License - Upon Hire minimum Current California State Board of Pharmacy technician license