Pharmacy Technician - Specialty - Per Diem

Dev; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 39,261 - 40,625; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Los Angeles is seeking a per diem Pharmacy Technician to assist in the preparation, distribution, and control of sterile and non-sterile medications. You will work independently under the supervision of a pharmacist in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a current California Pharmacy Technician license, and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending; lifting materials up to 40 pounds.
• Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Control, prepare, and dispense sterile and non‑sterile medications.
• Participate in departmental programs under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Calculation involving ratios, proportions and percentages

Adequate computer skills

Education

High school Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Specialty - Per Diem

Full-time

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

Make a Difference in Pharmacy

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 fifth‑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 U.S. News & World Report has named us #1 in California!

Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center is an 889‑bed non‑profit, acute, quaternary, teaching Level I Trauma Center hospital located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. The Department of Pharmacy has over approximately 450 staff members who provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services as well as outpatient services via 2 cancer centers and 3 outpatient pharmacies. We are committed to the education and training of pharmacists, students/interns, residents, technicians, and other health care professionals. We are affiliated with several Schools of Pharmacy and offers PGY1 and PGY2 residency programs. The residency and student experiential programs at CSMC continue to grow with every successive year, where nearly 100 residents have graduated from the PGY1 pharmacy residency program since 1985 and more than 200 student rotations are offered at CSMC annually.

As a per diem Specialty Pharmacy Technician at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will assist in 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.

Our Pharmacy Specialty is open Monday - Friday.

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

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 - Specialty - Per Diem

Department: Specialty Pharm Prescriptions

Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center

Job Category: Pharmacy

Job Specialty: Pharmacy

Position Type: Per Diem

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Shift Type: Day

Base Pay: $28.50 - $29.49