Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Pharmacy

CEDARS-SINAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician for the Specialty Pharmacy in Los Angeles, CA. The technician will prepare, distribute and control sterile and non-sterile medications, including oral and injectable forms, and participate in departmental programs.

Duties are performed under pharmacist supervision. The ideal candidate will hold a California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing, have strong English language skills, and be able to use dispensing

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Ability to perform 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.
• Schedule/Hours: Able to rotate shifts, alternate weekends, and rotate throughout any areas requiring Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute and control sterile and non-sterile oral and injectable medications.
• Participate in departmental programs under supervision.
• Perform duties independently under a pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Calculate ratios

Computer skills

English proficiency

Dispensing equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Computer printer

PC

Medication carts

Automated dispensing machines

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.

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.