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 tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. The Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ca will assist the pharmacist with medication reconciliation tasks by interviewing patients, obtaining and updating the medication history, and documenting it in the electronic medication record. All duties are performed independently by the technician under the supervision of a pharmacist. The technician will work rotating shifts - days/evenings and rotating weekends.

Qualifications Educational Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements:

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

Experience:

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. Exhibit accuracy and punctuality in all facets of their work. Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak, read and write the English language. Experience to do calculations involving ratios, proportions and percentages. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills Outpatient experience and knowledge of medication indications are preferred but not required. Training will be provided

Job Requirements:

The technician must be able to use the following equipment; calculator, computer printer, PC, medication carts, automated dispensing machines etc. Proficiency in the operation of specialized equipment is necessary for assignment to specialized areas, ie OR/ER, Sterile Manufacturing, ACP, Storeroom, etc. What Else Are We Looking for? A successful candidate should have a strong outpatient background, know medication indications, and have excellent customer service skills .