Pharmacy Assistant, Infusion Pharmacy

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

2d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Performs physical, technical and clerical duties necessary to support pharmacy operations in a fast paced environment. Duties include packaging medications and supplies for delivery, testing and cleaning equipment, clerical tasks, and various other duties under the supervision of (a) registered pharmacist(s).

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
1 year recent relevant experience
Familiarity with MS Office application preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology and drug nomenclature desirable.
Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity.
Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.
Collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management.
Organizational skills.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Must be able to deal with a challenging work environment from time demands and conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events.
Must be detail-oriented.
Ability to communicate with possibly disoriented, combative patients.
Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in packaging and delivery management, with knowledge of logistics coordination, inventory flow, shipping processes, and delivery performance metrics.