Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (On-Call)

Kaiser Permanente; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an inpatient pharmacy technician in California. The role involves transcribing physician orders onto patient profiles, preparing medications and IV admixtures, and assisting in dispensing in a high-volume hospital setting.

Must have a high school diploma and California Pharmacy Technician License. The job emphasizes aseptic technique, unit dose systems, and collaboration with pharmacists, nursing staff, and other providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems and unit dose distribution.
• Experience with IV admixture, antineoplastic preparations and TPN is preferred.
• Able to read physician orders and transcribe into the system accurately.
• Strong English communication and patient/customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe orders from physicians onto patient profiles.
• Prepare and dispense medications and IV admixtures as directed.
• Assist in dispensing and distribution of medications in inpatient setting.
• Maintain pharmacy merchandise and equipment and ensure accuracy of labels.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses and providers in a high volume environment.

Skills

Reading charts

Unit dose systems

IV admixture

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Unit dose distribution systems

IV admixture programs

Job description

Description:

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, transcribes abbreviated and symbolized information from physicians orders onto patient medication profile, through manual and computer entry. Selects and prepares medications, pharmaceutical products, and intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents. Assists in thee dispensing and distribution of medications. Maintains pharmacy merchandise and equipment. Reviews medication cassettes for returned medication; types unit does and intravenous admixture labels; transports pharmacy merchandise. Performs other duties as required.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must be capable of performing all duties within the area of responsibility and meet all the requirements of the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician.
• Reads hospital charts, i.e. physician orders and standard medical abbreviations and terminology.
• Prepares patient medication profiles from physician orders.
• Must be able to work effectively under the direction of licensed pharmacists in a high volume pharmacy.
• Requires a caring attitude toward patients and customers.
• Must interact effectively with patients and coworkers in a courteous manner.
• Stands for longs periods of time and effectively communicates with coworkers, nursing personnel, and patients.
• Functions as a team player with Pharmacy, Home Health, Nursing and providers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 420

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Technician License (California)

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products.
• Must be experienced in operating unit dose distribution systems, I.V admixture programs including antineoplastic (chemotherapy) preparations and TPN compounding.
• Working knowledge of current drug dosage forms, strengths, generic and trade name traditional and current equivalents.
• Working knowledge of, and the ability to become proficient in, the pharmacy computer system during probationary period.
• Ability to read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
• Ability to learn and willingness to prepare chemotherapeutic agents.
• Proficient in oral and written English speaking communication skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and communicate with co-workers and patients.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and communicate with co-workers and patients.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Primary Location:

California,Vacaville,Vacaville Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

1

Shift:

Evening

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start:

12:01 AM

Working Hours End:

11:59 PM

Job Schedule:

Call-in/On-Call

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Vacaville Hospital - Inpatient Pharmacy-1 - 0201

Pay Range:

$41.12 - $43.26 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel:

No

On-site:

Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.