Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

Sutter Health•Crescent City, CA

2d•$31 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Accurately researches data / information for the clinical evaluation by the pharmacist. Provides effective orientation and training of a new technicians, pharmacists or students. Interviews patients to collect information on their medication taken prior to hospitalization. Contacts the patient's pharmacy to obtain their active medication list. Helps the pharmacist to accurately perform medication reconciliation. Will contact the patients insurance carrier to get approval for their discharge medication. Performs follow up call 48-72 hours after discharge to see if there were any issues with the access to the discharge medications. Can accurately navigate through EPIC to obtain information on patient's medications, physicians notes, and the medication list from the outpatient facilities. Functions effectively as a pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. 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 OR PHARMC-Certified Pharmacy Technician OR TCH-Pharmacy Technician
1 year 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.
Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
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.
Carry out calculations and execute basic math skills needed for common dosage determination.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Ability to perform basic pharmacy buyer duties.

Nice To Haves

2 years experience performing the duties of a Pharmacy technician is required in a hospital or outpatient / retail pharmacy.
Working knowledge of hospital pharmacy is desired

Responsibilities

Accurately researches data / information for the clinical evaluation by the pharmacist.
Provides effective orientation and training of a new technicians, pharmacists or students.
Interviews patients to collect information on their medication taken prior to hospitalization.
Contacts the patient's pharmacy to obtain their active medication list.
Helps the pharmacist to accurately perform medication reconciliation.
Contacts the patients insurance carrier to get approval for their discharge medication.
Performs follow up call 48-72 hours after discharge to see if there were any issues with the access to the discharge medications.
Accurately navigate through EPIC to obtain information on patient's medications, physicians notes, and the medication list from the outpatient facilities.
Functions effectively as a pharmacy technician, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
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.