Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations Specialist (Per Diem)

Sutter Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for per diem/casual outpatient operations at ABSMC-Summit Campus. You will handle prescription processing, medication preparation, dispensing support, and inventory tasks under pharmacist supervision.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards, patient communication, and collaboration with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient medication therapy.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Supports routine outpatient pharmacy operations including prescription processing and dispensing.
• Process and submit prior authorizations for specialty medications.
• Assist patients in obtaining financial aid, including copay cards and grants.
• Manage cold chain packaging for temperature-sensitive medications; coordinate shipping.
• Support specialty pharmacy patients with medication adherence and care coordination.
• Manage medication inventory and conduct stock audits.
• Work with pharmacists and providers to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmacy calculations

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Office software

Education

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

OR Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC

EHR

Job description

Sutter Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for per diem/casual outpatient operations at ABSMC-Summit Campus. You will handle prescription processing, medication preparation, dispensing support, and inventory tasks under pharmacist supervision.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards, patient communication, and collaboration with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient medication therapy.