Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution to support 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, including maintaining 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 the diagnosis. Complies with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May perform other specific tasks and/or orient other department staff. This is a short-hour, non-exempt position with 10 weekly hours, a varied schedule, and 10-hour shifts. Days of work are variable, and weekend work is required every other weekend. The role may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

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 applicable 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 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 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 calculations and basic math needed for common dosage determination.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and identify and resolve standard problems using 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 medication-area standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies.
Assist with medication and supply inventory management, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing regulatory documentation.
Provide timely pharmaceutical support to the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis.
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety.
Perform other specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department, as needed.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines, when applicable.