FT Pharmacy Technician

Sansum Clinic-posted 8 days ago
$25 - $35/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Santa Barbara, CA
501-1,000 employees
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Participates in and supports the overall operation of the pharmacy technicians, including staffing and work assignments of the technicians. Serves as the liaison between the department and staff, information systems, physicians, patients, family, and other site staff. Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. 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 specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

  • PHARMACY SERVICES. Responsible for identification and resolution of barriers to care, assists with access issues.
  • Assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services including drug preparation, distribution, inventory control, quality control, and proper documentation according to policy and procedure.
  • Performs billing, pricing, record keeping, and provision of services required to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains records of drug distribution, works with vendors to requisition or return drugs.
  • Accurately interprets, transcribes and dispenses orders/prescriptions, under the direction of a p harmacist.
  • Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
  • Mentors and fosters a constructive teaching environment that helps students, interns, and p harmacy technicians build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities.
  • Conducts specialty training and meets competency trainer requirements.
  • Independently researches and resolves medication discrepancies and complete resolution process directly with nursing/anesthesia/or other clinical users.
  • Performs basic buyer duties.
  • Performs non-hazardous sterile compounding and repackaging.
  • Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, and nutritional products.
  • CLERICAL. Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient information; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient electronic health records.
  • Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient in medical and departmental records as required.
  • SAFETY. Participates in quality improvement processes, including updating and revision of safety and procedure manuals and interdisciplinary projects.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment by complying with policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
  • COMPLIANCE. Maintains strictest confidence of all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
  • Assists the pharmacists in preparing, administering, and documenting medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by assisting pharmacists in monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation.
  • Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure 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 PHARMT-Pharmacy Technician OR PHARMI-Pharmacy Intern
  • 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 The Joint Commission, Title XXII, 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.
  • Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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