Cedars-Sinai·Los Angeles, California
The role involves assisting pharmacists and providers with prescription orders, prior authorizations, and inventory management of clinic medications. Key tasks include communicating with medical staff, monitoring electronic in-baskets, and transcribing clinical information into CS-Link.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is renowned for its excellence, tied #1 in California and appearing on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for ten years. The institution prides itself on its comprehensive healthcare services, with the Department of Pharmacy playing a vital role. Our pharmacy department has over 500 staff members who are dedicated on providing both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their needs.
As a new hire, you will be expected to be on campus full time during training. Training will approximately last 3 - 6 months. After training, opportunity to work from home and approximately 1 day a week onsite. This role is day shift, Monday - Friday.
As a full time hybrid Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Foundation, you 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.
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
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma/GED and a valid California Pharmacy Technician License. Experience with medication prior authorizations and at least one year of inpatient hospital or pharmacy setting experience is required.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.
Senior Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant - Nephrology
Research Lab Assistant I (Part-Time) - Martins Lab - Biomedical Sciences
Anesthesia Technician - Full time - Marina del Rey Hospital