Pharmacy Technician - Floater

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 tied #1 in California and ten 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, 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. Floater technicians are cross trained to cover various inpatient and outpatient CSMC areas, support our patients' medication management needs. Our technicians do rotating shifts (day/afternoons) and rotating weekends. ### Qualifications ## **Educational Requirements:** - High school Diploma or Equivalent Required ## **License/Certification/Registration Requirements:** - Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing ## **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**.**