Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

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 medicine and supply inventory management, including maintaining adequate stock, 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 in the department. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as part of their work, including preparing, receiving, transporting, storing, disposing of, or administering them in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, or having met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
One of the following: Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR), Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC), or Pharmacy Technician (TCH) certification/licensure.
Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
Knowledge of different 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 relevant 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.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized procedures and scientific methods, achieve objectives, 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 the calculations and basic math needed for common dosage determination.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks 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 to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

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 medicine and supply inventory management, maintain adequate stock levels, check pricing accuracy, and complete regulatory documentation.
Provide timely pharmaceutical support to the patient's plan 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.