Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Inpatient Pharmacy TechnicianWhen the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and eleven years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.As a full time, Inpatient Pharmacy Technician 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.Our technicians do rotating shifts (day/afternoons) and rotating weekends.Educational Requirements:High school Diploma or Equivalent RequiredLicense/Certification/Registration Requirements:Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standingWhat 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 tasksEquipment: 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.