Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Hospital Float
About The Position
Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for a full-time hospital float opportunity in the Gardena, CA area. This position involves providing pharmacy technician coverage across two affiliated hospital locations based on staffing needs. Candidates must be comfortable floating between facilities and adapting to different inpatient pharmacy workflows. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in acute care, sub-acute care, and behavioral health pharmacy settings, allowing technicians to further develop their clinical and operational skills. The assignment is anticipated to last three months, with the possibility of extension based on facility needs.
Requirements
- Active California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
- Recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
- IV and sterile compounding experience required
- Willingness and ability to float between affiliated hospital locations required
- Previous experience with inpatient electronic health record systems
- Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends
- Ability to adapt to different hospital pharmacy workflows and staffing needs
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities
- Commitment to medication safety and regulatory compliance
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets, including Pyxis, preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient pharmacy technician coverage across affiliated hospital locations as scheduled
- Assist pharmacists with daily inpatient pharmacy operations
- Prepare, package, and distribute medications throughout the hospital
- Perform sterile IV compounding in accordance with established procedures
- Restock automated dispensing cabinets and medication storage areas
- Prepare and package medications for acute and sub-acute patient care
- Assist with medication inventory management and replenishment
- Support pharmacy billing and medication documentation processes
- Answer and appropriately direct calls from nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and safety standards
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full medical benefits
- Comprehensive 401k package
- Weekly Direct Deposit payments
- Professional support from our experienced team
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple inpatient hospital pharmacy settings
- Potential for assignment extension based on facility needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
