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This position involves driving to some of our Cedars-Sinai affiliates primarily from our Beverly Hills location (driving to San Fernando Valley, Westside, SouthBay).

The Pharmacy Technician at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Foundation supports the physician and clinical staff offices in the delivery of health care by performing a variety of medically related tasks in the area of pharmaceutical supplies and services.

• You will assist in overseeing appropriate use of Pyxis
• Provides training to all nursing staff on the appropriate use of Pyxis
• Ensures staff is properly signing out medications and all medications are accounted for.
• Restocking appropriate medications into Pyxis as par levels decrease.
• Performs inventory of medications in Pyxis on a weekly basis.
• Checks for expired medications on a monthly basis
• Sends expired medications back to manufacturer/vendor, if applicable.
• Assures all refrigeration temperatures are in range
• Generates various reports from Pyxis on a daily/weekly/monthly basis depending on the report
• Facilitates Injectable Medication Authorization process
• Educates and reinforces office staff regarding the completion of the injectable medication referral form.
• Assists Pharmacy Buyer with Medication Purchasing (if necessary)
• Verifies accuracy of medications received and conducts follow-up when problems are identified.

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Licenses:

• CA Pharmacy Technician License
• Requires valid California driver's license to stock pyxis machines at our outpatient clinics (driving to our medical group offices, primarily from our Beverly Hills location.

What else are we looking for?

• Med Purchasing/Pyxis: 1 year experience in inpatient hospital, and/or relevant experience in pharmacy setting
• Experience with Pyxis or any automated medication dispensing units is preferred
• Knowledge of medications including injectables, working knowledge of medical terminology; computer literate to perform basic data entry (knowledge of Excel spreadsheets preferred); proven team player with excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting, Standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, handling, grasping, hearing, talking. The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Must be able to perform assigned duties in a demanding work environment.

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.