Infusion Pharmacy Tech II

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, IV admixture, and solutions according to Sutter Health policies, state and federal regulations, and The Joint Commission standards. Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing required regulatory documentation. Follows standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or meet California Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
Registered Pharmacy Technician certification through the California State Board of Pharmacy.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
Knowledge of different pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
Ability to identify and use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and medication record keeping.
Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Department of Homeland Security, Drug Enforcement Administration, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Pharmacopeia.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.

Responsibilities

Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications, IV admixtures, and solutions in accordance with applicable policies, regulations, and standards.
Assist with medication and supply inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels and checking pricing accuracy.
Complete required regulatory documentation.
Follow standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain safe, sterile medication areas, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.