Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization/Medication Access

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician for its Specialty Pharmacy. Responsibilities include handling prior authorizations, medication access, preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile medications under pharmacist supervision.

Open Monday–Friday, with responsibilities across inpatient and outpatient services. Requires CA Pharmacy Technician license and a high school diploma/GED; prior authorization experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma/GED required.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Prior Authorization experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform prior authorization, medication access, preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile oral and injectable medications.
• Participate in departmental programs under the supervision of a pharmacist; all duties are performed independently by the technician under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

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 prior auth, medication access, 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 Specialty Pharmacy is open Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• High school Diploma/GED required

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing

What else are we looking for?

• Prior Authorization experience is highly preferred

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.