Lead Pharmacy Technician / Buyer – Inpatient Hospital Specialty Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacy Technician / Buyer for an inpatient hospital opportunity in Norwalk, CA. This position offers the opportunity to take on a leadership role within a hospital pharmacy, combining purchasing, inventory management, technician scheduling, and hands-on inpatient pharmacy responsibilities. This is a three-month assignment with the possibility of extension based on facility needs. Assignment Details
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3+ months
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Shift Hours: Variable shifts between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PMWeekend Coverage: May be required
Setting: Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy
Pharmacy System: Paragon (training provided)
Requirements:- Active California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
- Recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience requiredIV and sterile compounding experience required
- Experience ordering medications through wholesaler portals
- Experience with medication inventory management and purchasing
- Experience using Pyxis automated dispensing systems
- Ability to coordinate technician schedules to meet staffing needs
- Previous experience with inpatient electronic health record systems
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience with medication recalls, Board of Pharmacy competencies, and purchasing reports preferred
Responsibilities:- Coordinate medication purchasing and ordering through wholesaler systems
- Manage pharmacy inventory, monitor stock levels, and maintain medication availability
- Assist with technician scheduling and daily workflow coordination
- Prepare and compound medications, including sterile IV preparations
- Restock and maintain automated dispensing cabinets
- Assist with medication preparation, packaging, and distribution
- Support medication recall procedures and regulatory compliance activities
- Generate and review medication purchasing and utilization reports
- Collaborate with pharmacists and pharmacy staff to maintain safe and efficient operations
- Perform additional inpatient pharmacy technician duties as needed
Benefits:- Competitive compensation
- Full medical benefits
- Comprehensive 401k package
- Weekly Direct Deposit payments
- Professional support from our experienced team
- Opportunity to develop inpatient pharmacy leadership and purchasing experience
- Potential for assignment extension based on facility needs
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