What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Floater position at Cedars-Sinai?
Job Description
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 nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.
As a full time, Pharmacy Technician Floater at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca. Float technicians are cross-trained to cover various inpatient and outpatient Cedars-Sinai Medical Center areas and support our patients' medication management needs. All duties are performed independently by the technician under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Our technicians do rotating shifts (day / afternoons) and rotating weekends.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements :
- High school Diploma or Equivalent Required
License / Certification / Registration Requirements :
What 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 tasks
Equipment : 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 .
Why work here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Req ID : 7133
Working Title : Pharmacy Technician - Floater
Department : Pharmacy
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Pharmacy
Job Specialty : Pharmacy
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $25.06 - $37.59
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and / or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $25 - $38
