Inpatient Pharmacy Technician: IV/Oncology Care

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to transcribe physician orders onto patient medication profiles and prepare medications, including IV admixtures, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role involves assisting in dispensing and distribution, reviewing cassettes, and maintaining pharmacy equipment.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, California Pharmacy Technician license, and experience with aseptic technique and IV admixture programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician License (California) required.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile IV preparation.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders onto patient medication profiles.
• Selects and prepares medications, including IV admixtures.
• Assists in dispensing and distribution of medications.
• Reviews medication cassettes and labels; ensures accuracy.
• Maintains pharmacy merchandise and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with patients and coworkers.
• Works under the direction of licensed pharmacists in a high-volume setting.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Sterile compounding

English communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

IV admixture systems

Unit dose distribution systems

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to transcribe physician orders onto patient medication profiles and prepare medications, including IV admixtures, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role involves assisting in dispensing and distribution, reviewing cassettes, and maintaining pharmacy equipment.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, California Pharmacy Technician license, and experience with aseptic technique and IV admixture programs.