Pharmacy Technician - Medical Network:
Cedars-Sinai

1554620961
Cedars-Sinai
Valencia California
Pharmaceutical
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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 fifth-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 U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!





What will you be doing in this role?



This position involves driving to some of our Cedars-Sinai affiliates.



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)

  • 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.