Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician for the Specialty Pharmacy to support sterile and non-sterile medications. You will prepare, distribute and control medications and participate in department programs, all under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

This role requires a high school diploma, a current California Pharmacy Technician license, English proficiency, basic math, and computer skills; the schedule is Monday to Friday with

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Calculations involving ratios, proportions and percentages.
• Adequate computer skills as necessary to complete assigned projects and tasks
• Equipment: Able to use 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile oral and injectable medications.
• Participation in departmental programs.
• All duties are performed independently by the technician under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Skills

English proficiency

Numerical skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

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.

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.

With the growth of our specialty pharmacy, we are seeking a full time Pharmacy Technician in our Pharmacy Specialty at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The Specialty Pharmacy Technician 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.

Qualifications

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.