Infusion Pharmacy Technician III

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

2d•Onsite

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/ federal regulations, and The Joint Commission standards. Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation. Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control polices to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods. Exhibits proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through training and on-the-job experience. Completes a variety of assignments and projects within department. Provides training, guidance, and support to lower-level technicians. Able to perform one or more of the advanced level technician work (i.e. complex, high-cost, or hazardous drug sterile compounding). Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program OR "Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration"
PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician - California State Board of Pharmacy
PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board OR CSPT - Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Certification OR other Advanced Certification to be confirmed by hiring manager
4 years recent relevant experience
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.
Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work 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

Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, IV admixture and solutions according to Sutter Health policies, state/ federal regulations, and The Joint Commission standards.
Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation.
Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control polices to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.
Provides training, guidance, and support to lower-level technicians.
Able to perform one or more of the advanced level technician work (i.e. complex, high-cost, or hazardous drug sterile compounding).