Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

When 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 #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.
As an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you will be responsible for the 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.
Educational Requirements:

• High school Diploma or Equivalent Required

License/Certification Requirements:

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy License

What else are we looking for?

• You would have an adequate background in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Training, as well as show a deep sense of honesty, integrity, reliability and good hygiene. Pharmacy background is necessary for the technician to be able to interpret physicians' orders for pharmacy items and to calculate dosages, volumes, weights, etc. for extemporaneous compounding.
• You will exhibit accuracy and punctuality in all facets of their work.
• You will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
• Individuals must be able to do calculations involving ratios, proportions and percentages.

Physical Demands:
Physical Requirements (physical abilities essential to perform the job):

1. Frequent standing; walking, bending; reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
2. Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, and mechanical failure alarms.
3. Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers.
4. Able to read information on medication labels

Work Environment (work environments, hazards and exposures that may be encountered on the job)

1. Exposure to minimal but constant noise levels.
2. Repetitive hand motions.
3. Some functions may include incidental exposure to hazards associated with preparation of cytotoxic medications.
4. Some functions may require use of protective gear such as gloves.