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Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy Technician Floater - Medical Network - Hybrid - Per Diem in Beverly Hills, California
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 eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.
Per diem & hybrid role. Due to being per diem, hours are day shift and shifts are varied due to being a per diem role. Some of the work could be performed from home and other requires to be on site and float to our pharmacy sites along with driving throughout Los Angeles to fill pyxis machines. Training could be full time hours and will work per diem after training is completed.
The per diem hybrid floater Pharmacy Technician at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Foundation will assist in supporting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network pharmacists in the daily operations of the Pharmacy & Nutrition Services Department. The Pharmacy Technician primary role is to assist the pharmacists, physicians and other providers in processing of prescription orders, prior authorizations, distribution and inventory management of clinic-administered medications, and obtaining and compiling clinical information. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. This role also involves some driving to stock our pyxis machines throughout the Los Angeles area.
What's this role all about?
Communicate pertinent information to pharmacists, prescribing physicians, other providers, and/or office staff.
Monitor and respond to e-mail and electronic medical record inbox/in-baskets messages and other communications in a timely manner throughout the work day.
Assist in obtaining prior authorizations from insurance plans and coordination with pharmacies.
Assist with data collection and entry when needed.
Facilitate communication with clinics/departments regarding medication requests and issues pertaining to medication stock and delivery.
Conduct chart or laboratory searches as necessary and transcribe relevant information into CS-Link.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
Licenses:
CA Pharmacy Tech License
CA valid Driver's license to stock pyxis machines at our outpatient clinics throughout the Los Angeles area
Experience:
Prior Authorizations and UM: Experience at a healthplan or with processing medication prior authorizations
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.
Req ID : 1361
Working Title : Pharmacy Technician Floater - Medical Network - Hybrid - Per Diem
Department : Pharmacy and Nutrition Services
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category : Pharmacy
Job Specialty : Pharmacy
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $22.79 - $34.19
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.