Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy

Cedars Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. This role involves preparing, distributing, and controlling medications under pharmacist supervision.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and a current California Pharmacy Technician license. Responsibilities also include equipment operation and participation in departmental programs.

Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Ability to calculate ratios, proportions, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute and control medications.
• Work under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Participate in departmental programs.

Skills

English language proficiency

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

Equipment operation

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medication carts

Automated dispensing machines

Job description

Job Description

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 six‑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 we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

As a full‑time 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.

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.