Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

4d•$35 - $49

About The Position

Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications and non-sterile nutritional products. Follows standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe medication area. Assists with medication and supply inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing required regulatory documentation. Uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to provide timely pharmaceutical support to the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis. Complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. May perform other specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines. This is a regular, non-exempt position with varied shifts and schedules, 10-hour shifts, variable days, rotating weekends, and 40 weekly hours. The position is based at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. The posted pay range is $34.88 to $48.83 per hour; pay may vary based on work location and other factors.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, or meet Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
Hold one of the listed credentials: Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR), Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC), or Pharmacy Technician (TCH).
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, including controlled-substance 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 NABP, TJC, 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, and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and applicable pharmaceutical technology.
Ability to perform basic inventory management duties and dosage calculations using basic math skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications and non-sterile nutritional products.
Repackage and compound nonsterile products.
Follow department standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe medication area.
Assist with medication and supply inventory management and control, including maintaining stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing regulatory documentation.
Provide timely pharmaceutical support to patients’ plans of care based on diagnosis.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
May perform other specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.