Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Sutter Health • Berkeley, CA

421d • $68,910 - $85,675

About The Position

The pharmacy technician at Sutter Health works under the supervision of staff pharmacists in an outpatient pharmacy setting, ensuring the provision of ethical and patient-oriented pharmaceutical services. This role involves preparing and processing medications, assisting customers, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. The technician may also supervise other pharmacy personnel to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• PHARMT-Pharmacy Technician certification.
• One year of professional experience as a pharmacy technician, preferably in an outpatient care setting.
• Knowledge of procurement, storage, and preparation for dispensing of medications.
• Understanding of TJC, Title 22, and state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical recordkeeping requirements and procedures.
• Ability to resolve drug distribution system issues.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with unit dosing systems and electronic health records is a plus.
• Familiarity with medical payment and reimbursement programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide smooth and efficient pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Promote cost-effective utilization of medications.
• Attend service counter and telephones, obtaining accurate information for relaying messages.
• Enter charges and prescriptions completely and accurately into the computer.
• Prepare and dispense prescriptions as directed by the Pharmacist.
• Prepare and dispense medications at any station in the pharmacy, following proper procedures.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and organizing medications and supplies daily.
• Post receivings into the computer, including price changes.
• Return stock to shelf and participate in drug recall procedures.
• Follow AIDET functions at the counter area, ensuring patient identifiers are checked before transactions.
• Process deliveries according to instructions.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize daily workflow within the shift.
• Self-check all technical duties for accuracy and quality before pharmacist review.
• Participate in the instruction and supervision of other pharmacy personnel and externs.
• Engage with nursing, providers, and interdepartmental team members to provide complete services.
• Participate in training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a current pharmaceutical knowledge base through continuing education programs.
• Participate in department projects, meetings, and inservices.
• Assume responsibility for regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• No specific benefits mentioned in the job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED