Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Part-time)

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient operations under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. You will read physician orders, transcribe them to patient profiles, and assist in preparing medications and IV admixtures for distribution.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and hold a California Pharmacy Technician License. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to sterile compounding standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• California Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Experience reading physician orders and transcribing medical abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Read hospital charts (physician orders) and transcribe to patient profiles.
• Prepare patient medication profiles from physician orders.
• Work under supervision of licensed pharmacists in a high-volume setting.
• Assist in preparing and dispensing medications and IV admixtures as needed.
• Maintain pharmacy merchandise and equipment; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Unit dose distribution

IV admixture prep

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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 the dispensing and distribution of medications. Maintains pharmacy merchandise and equipment. Reviews medication cassettes for returned medication; types unit dose 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 long 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

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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

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.

Primary Location

California,San Francisco,San Francisco 2425 Geary Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Shift

Evening

Workdays

Wk1&3: Mon, Fri 2:30pm-11:00pm; Sat 2:00pm-10:30pm. Wk2&4: Sun 2:00pm-10:30pm; Mon, Fri 2:30pm-11:00pm

Working Hours Start

12:01 AM

Working Hours End

11:59 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

San Francisco 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

Work Setting

Onsite

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.