IV Pharmacy Tech

Sutter Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union support

Job summary

Sutter Health in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a qualified Pharmacy Technician to provide timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. You will prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications, including IV admixtures, while supporting inventory, pricing accuracy, and regulatory documentation.

This role requires knowledge of pharmacy practice, licensure, and strong communication skills. Varied shifts, full-time, 40 hours weekly, with benefits and union support.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• OR Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate pharmaceutical care.
• Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications, IV admixture and solutions per policy and standards.
• Assist with inventory management and control, monitoring stock levels and pricing accuracy.
• Maintain sterile medication area following infection control and cleaning procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmaceutical calculations

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

EHR/EPIC familiarity

Education

Graduated Pharmacy Technician program

Registered Pharmacy Technician (CA)

Tools

EPIC

EHR

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Organization

SSRRH-Sutter Santa Rosa Reg Hospital

Position Overview

Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, IV admixture and solutions 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.

Education

Job Description

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program
• OR Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration

Certification & Licensure

• PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician - California State Board of Pharmacy

Typical Experience

• 1 years recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.
• Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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 $35.04 to $43.57 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.