Infusion Pharmacy Technician, Oncology

Sutter Health; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Infusion Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role is crucial for providing pharmaceutical care, including preparing and dispensing medications and managing inventory. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of pharmacy practices and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring high-quality patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program required.
• 1 year recent relevant experience in pharmacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care including compounding and dispensing medications.
• Assists with inventory management and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Compounding

Pharmacy Data Systems

Medical Terminology

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

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Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview

**This position will cover PTO, LOA, and sick calls. The ideal candidate will be flexible with their schedule.**

Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, IV admixture and solutions (e.g., chemotherapy, biotherapy, etc.), and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) according to Sutter Health policies, state/ federal regulations, and The Joint Commission 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.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Education

Other: Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.

Certification & Licensure

PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician

OR PHARMC-Certified Pharmacy Technician

Typical Experience

1 year recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge

General understanding of contemporary pharmacy practices, including pharmaceutical compounding (drugs and nutritional solutions), generic and trade names of common drugs, and a familiarity with pharmacy data systems.

Working knowledge of medical terminology, drug nomenclature, abbreviations, and symbols, including a proficiency in math and pharmacy calculations for common dosage determination, admixture doses, and additive volumes.

Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, Department of Human Services (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) organization.

Possess solid written and verbal communications skills to explain medical information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including patients, care givers, and families.

Attention to detail when verifying medication identification and dosages, patient information, and doctors’ orders/procedures.

General computer skills and a basic understanding of computer applications with the ability to enter/update patient information in electronic health records (EHRs) and complete regulatory documentation for controlled substances.

Work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to complete assignments within the allotted time while maintaining standard workflow processes.

Recognize, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Perform independently as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to provide the highest level of quality patient care.

Physical Activities And Requirements

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $37.12 to $46.39 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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