Pharmacy Technician in Gardena, CA

An opportunity is available for a Travel Night Pharmacy Technician to support a healthcare facility in Gardena, CA. This contract role offers a unique schedule of 5 days on followed by 5 days off, working 10-hour night shifts from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The assignment duration ranges between 8 to 13 weeks.

Location

Gardena, CA

Schedule

• Night shift: 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 5 consecutive days on, 5 consecutive days off

Key Responsibilities

• Filling and maintaining Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets
• Preparing intravenous (IV) medications, including IVPBs (IV piggybacks) and TPNs (total parenteral nutrition)
• Answering telephones and communicating effectively with nursing units
• Delivering medications throughout the facility
• Utilizing Allscripts/Paragon order entry systems efficiently

Qualifications / Desired Experience

• Previous inpatient pharmacy technician experience is required
• Skilled in IV admixture preparation
• Proficient in filling Pyxis automated dispensing units
• Experience working night shifts in a hospital or similar setting
• Familiarity with healthcare software systems such as Allscripts or Paragon is preferred
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments

Facility Details

• Licensed for 173 beds
• Average daily census of 140 patients

Benefits

• Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals.

This role is ideal for pharmacy technicians seeking night-shift experience and the opportunity to work within a supportive team in an inpatient setting. It is a contract position with flexible timing based on payroll cycles.

Compensation for this position ranges from $22.00 to $26.00. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.