Lead Pharmacy Technician / Buyer – Inpatient Hospital

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

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 an 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 PM

• Weekend 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 required

• IV 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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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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