Infusion Pharmacy Tech II

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•$26 - $37

About The Position

Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, IV admixtures, and solutions in accordance with 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 Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
Hold Registered Pharmacy Technician certification with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Have one year of recent relevant experience.
Know medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and applicable laws and regulations.
Understand different pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
Be able to identify and use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and medication recordkeeping.
Have a 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.
Have written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Have well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.
Have 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.
Assist with medicine and supplies inventory management and control.
Maintain adequate stock levels and check 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.