Pharmacy Technician - Medical Network

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Company Name: CEDARS-SINAI

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.

What will you be doing in this role?

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.


• Creates POs for all medications to be purchased in Peoplesoft


• Procures medications from appropriate vendor based on established or projected inventory needs for all medical group office locations.


• Verifies accuracy of medications received and conducts follow-up when problems are identified.


• Performs weekly audits of vendor invoices to ensure company is billed at the contract price.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

Licenses:

• CA Pharmacy Tech License


• CA valid Driver's license to stock pyxis machines at our outpatient clinics within the Pasadena area.

Experience:

• 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

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.

Working Title: Pharmacy Technician - Medical Network
Department: Medical Services
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Specialty: Pharmacy
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$22.79 - $34.19