Pharmacy Technician II, Medication Reconciliation, Transitions of Care

Sutter Valley Hospitals • Roseville, CA

83d • $33 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, and non-hazardous IV admixture and solutions. Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control policies to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods. Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation. Exercises sound judgment and has developed clinical skills to provide pharmaceutical support to the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for performing other specific tasks and/or orienting other staff to the department. Able to serve as the primary trainer and competency administrator for new staff for inpatient pharmacy technician tasks. Perform functions such as patient medication history interviews and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) independent of performance in other pharmacy tasks. Independently research and resolve ADS Pyxis controlled substance discrepancies and complete resolution process with nursing/anesthesia/or other clinical users.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or met Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician certification.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws.
• Ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms.
• Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize assignments.
• General knowledge of computer applications and pharmaceutical technology.
• Ability to perform basic pharmacy buyer duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution.
• Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medication and nutritional products.
• Maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.
• Assist with inventory management and control of medicines and supplies.
• Exercise sound judgment and provide pharmaceutical support based on patient diagnosis.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations and ensure privacy and safety.
• Orient and train new staff on inpatient pharmacy technician tasks.
• Conduct patient medication history interviews and document in EMR.
• Research and resolve controlled substance discrepancies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed