Pharmacy Technician, Home Infusion, Per Diem
About The Position
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Candidates with compounding experience will be given preference. Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medications and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOs) preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, IV admixture and solutions, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) according to policies, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 and 800 guidelines, state/ federal regulations, and accreditation organization standards. Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation. Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control polices to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
- PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician by California Board of Pharmacy
- 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.
- Requires a 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).
- Possess 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.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with compounding experience will be given preference.
Responsibilities
- Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medications and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOs) preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
- Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, IV admixture and solutions, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) according to policies, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 and 800 guidelines, state/ federal regulations, and accreditation organization standards.
- Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation.
- Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control polices to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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