Pharmacy Technician, Home Infusion Pharmacy

Sutter Health; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for its California operations. The role focuses on compounding and preparing medications and DMEPOs in a controlled, sterile environment, following USP 797/800 guidelines and state/federal regulations.

Candidates should graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and hold California registration (PHRMTECHR). Minimum one year of relevant experience is preferred, with strong knowledge of regulatory standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician by California Board of Pharmacy (PHRMTECHR).
• 1 year of recent relevant experience in pharmacy settings.
• Knowledge of NABP, TJC, DHS, DEA, FDA and USP requirements.
• Ability to explain information clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications and DMEPOs.
• Perform procedures according to USP 797/800 and regulations.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure accurate pricing and regulatory documentation.
• Adhere to cleaning, infection control, and sterile processing standards.
• Operate within EHR/EPIC and Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Regulatory knowledge

Medication labeling

Inventory control

EHR/EPIC

Time management

Computer proficiency

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification (PHRMTECHR)

Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

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

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview

Candidates with compounding experience will be given preference. Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medications and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOs) preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, IV admixture and solutions, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) according to policies, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 and 800 guidelines, state/ federal regulations, and accreditation organization 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

Other: Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.

Certification & Licensure

• PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician by California Board of Pharmacy

Typical Experience

• 1 year 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 National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States 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

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

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 $35.78 to $50.09 / 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.