Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills is looking for a Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with medication reconciliation and related tasks. The role requires a high school diploma, registration as a Pharmacy Technician, and proficiency with various tools. Effective communication and customer service skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical healthcare environment with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy License.
• Experience in calculations involving ratios, proportions, and percentages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with medication reconciliation tasks.
• Interview patients to obtain and update medication histories.
• Document medication histories in the electronic medication record.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Experience with calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Calculator

Computer and automated dispensing machines

Job description

Position Summary

A Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA will assist the pharmacist with medication reconciliation tasks by interviewing patients, obtaining and updating medication histories, and documenting them in the electronic medication record. All duties are performed independently by the technician under pharmacist supervision.

Shift Schedule

The technician will work rotating shifts—days/evenings and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy License.
• Adequate background in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Training, with honesty, integrity, reliability and good hygiene. Pharmacy background is necessary to interpret physicians' orders for pharmacy items and calculate dosages, volumes, weights, etc. for extemporaneous compounding.
• Exhibit accuracy and punctuality in all facets of work.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Experience in calculations involving ratios, proportions and percentages.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Outpatient experience and knowledge of medication indications are preferred but not required.
• Training will be provided.

Job Requirements

• The technician must be able to use: calculator, computer printer, PC, medication carts, automated dispensing machines, etc. Proficiency in operation of specialized equipment is necessary for assignment to specialized areas such as OR/ER, Sterile Manufacturing, ACP, Storeroom, etc.

What Else Are We Looking For?

• A successful candidate should have a strong outpatient background, know medication indications, and have excellent customer service skills.