Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and effective medication therapy. This position involves preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and maintaining compliance with regulations. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with clinical staff and supporting patient care plans. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Rotating weekends

Regular employee status

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program required.
• Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician status is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution.
• Maintain adherence to standards and assist with inventory management.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Communication Skills

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Math Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview: Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Responsibilities include preparing, compounding, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medication, nutritional products, and IV admixtures. Maintains adherence to standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control policies to ensure a safe, sterile environment. Assists with inventory management, maintains stock levels, checks pricing accuracy, and completes regulatory documentation. Exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's care plan based on diagnosis in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and may train or orient staff, including serving as a primary trainer for inpatient pharmacy technician tasks, including complex and chemotherapy compounding. Capable of performing advanced functions such as patient medication history interviews and EMR documentation independently. Resolves ADS Pyxis controlled substance discrepancies and collaborates with clinical staff. Adheres to privacy and safety standards.

Job Description: These principal accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications are not exhaustive but describe the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require additional tasks due to changing circumstances (e.g., emergencies, workload, technical development).

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR), Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC), or Pharmacy Technician (PHARMT).
• One year of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, laws, and regulations; understanding of pharmacy practice settings; ability to identify and use pharmaceutical abbreviations; familiarity with legal and accreditation standards; basic pharmacy duties; strong communication skills; time management; computer literacy; math skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; maintain patient confidentiality; build collaborative relationships.

Physical Activities and Requirements: See detailed physical demands at the following link: Job Requirements

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Work Schedule: Day/Evening, Full Time, 8-hour shifts, variable days, rotating weekends. Benefits provided. No union. Non-exempt status. 32 hours/week. Regular employee status.

Employees may handle hazardous drugs according to NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range: $38.97 to $48.70/hour

The salary may vary based on location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Compensation includes base pay and a comprehensive benefits package.