Pharmacy Technician - Floater

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Beverly Hills, CA

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About The Position

As a full time, Pharmacy Technician Floater at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca, you will be responsible for the preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile oral and injectable medications, including specialty medications, and participation in departmental programs. All duties are performed independently by the technician under the supervision of a pharmacist. Floater technicians are cross trained to cover various inpatient and outpatient CSMC areas, support our patients' medication management needs. Our technicians do rotating shifts (day/afternoons) and rotating weekends.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• 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
• 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.
• Able to rotate shifts, alternate weekends, and rotate throughout any areas requiring Pharmacy Technician
• 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

Responsibilities

• Preparation, distribution and control of sterile and non-sterile oral and injectable medications, including specialty medications
• Participation in departmental programs
• All duties are performed independently by the technician under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Floater technicians are cross trained to cover various inpatient and outpatient CSMC areas, support our patients' medication management needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED