Infusion Pharmacy Technician, Oncology

Sutter Health • Palo Alto, CA

4d • $40 - $56

About The Position

The Infusion Pharmacy Technician, Oncology provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. The technician prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications, IV admixtures, and solutions in accordance with Sutter Health policies, state and federal regulations, and The Joint Commission standards. The position also assists with medicine and supply inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing required regulatory documentation. The technician follows standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.

This per diem/casual position covers PTO, leave of absence, and sick calls. The ideal candidate is flexible with their schedule. Work is scheduled for eight-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday on a variable basis, with weekend work as needed. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs and must manage them in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, or meet Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician credential from 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, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP.
• 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 the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
• Flexible schedule availability; weekend availability as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications, IV admixtures, and solutions according to organizational policies, regulations, and standards.
• Assist with medication and supply inventory management, maintain adequate stock levels, check pricing accuracy, and complete regulatory documentation.
• Follow required standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain safe and sterile medication areas, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.
• Cover PTO, leave of absence, and sick calls.
• Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, and dispose of hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed