Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Hospital Float

Location: Gardena, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3+ Month Assignment

Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for a full-time hospital float opportunity in the Gardena, CA area. This position involves providing pharmacy technician coverage across two affiliated hospital locations based on staffing needs. Candidates must be comfortable floating between facilities and adapting to different inpatient pharmacy workflows.

This opportunity offers hands-on experience in acute care, sub-acute care, and behavioral health pharmacy settings, allowing technicians to further develop their clinical and operational skills.

The assignment is anticipated to last three months, with the possibility of extension based on facility needs. 

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP

• Duration: 3+ months, with potential for extension

• Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Shift Hours: Variable shifts between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM

• Weekend Coverage: Required as scheduled

• Location: Gardena, CA area

• Float Coverage: Must be willing to work at two affiliated hospital locations based on staffing needs

• Setting: Acute Care, Sub-Acute Care (LTAC), and Behavioral Health

Requirements

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing

• Recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required

• IV and sterile compounding experience required

• Willingness and ability to float between affiliated hospital locations required

• Previous experience with inpatient electronic health record systems

• Familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets, including Pyxis, preferred

• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends

• Ability to adapt to different hospital pharmacy workflows and staffing needs

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities

• Commitment to medication safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pharmacy technician coverage across affiliated hospital locations as scheduled

• Assist pharmacists with daily inpatient pharmacy operations

• Prepare, package, and distribute medications throughout the hospital

• Perform sterile IV compounding in accordance with established procedures

• Restock automated dispensing cabinets and medication storage areas

• Prepare and package medications for acute and sub-acute patient care

• Assist with medication inventory management and replenishment

• Support pharmacy billing and medication documentation processes

• Answer and appropriately direct calls from nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals

• Maintain compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Full medical benefits

• Comprehensive 401k package

• Weekly Direct Deposit payments

• Professional support from our experienced team

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple inpatient hospital pharmacy settings

• Potential for assignment extension based on facility needs

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If this opportunity sounds like something that interests you, apply now! We look forward to speaking to you soon. 

ABOUT US:
Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position. 

-We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates
-We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits
-We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections
-We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback
-We look forward to working with you!

Visit us at www.smstaff.com or email your resume to recruitment@smstaff.com and we will be in contact with you shortly after.

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