Pharmacy Technician - Specialty - Per Diem - Los Angeles, CA

MSCCN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California seeks a per diem Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Specialty. You will assist in preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile medications, under pharmacist supervision, in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong English literacy, math skills, and computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Ability to perform calculations involving ratios, proportions and percentages
• Adequate computer skills as necessary to complete assigned projects and tasks

Responsibilities

• Preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile oral and injectable medications
• Participation in departmental programs
• All duties performed under supervision of a pharmacist at Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy Specialty
• Rotating shifts with weekends and coverage across areas requiring Pharmacy Technicians

Skills

English proficiency

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California 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 Pharmacy Technician in our Pharmacy Specialty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, you will be responsible for the preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile oral and injectable 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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
• 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.