Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Berkeley seeks a Pharmacy Technician to transcribe physician orders and prepare medications, including IV admixtures, under supervision. You will assist in dispensing, maintain pharmacy inventory, and ensure accurate labeling and distribution of medications.

Requirements include a California Pharmacy Technician license, a high school diploma, and knowledge of aseptic technique. Strong English communication and teamwork with staff are essential for this onsite role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• California Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Aseptic technique and sterile IV preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and transcribe physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders onto patient medication profiles.
• Select and prepare medications and IV admixtures, incl. chemotherapeutics.
• Assist in dispensing and distribution of medications.
• Maintain pharmacy merchandise and equipment.
• Read hospital charts and ensure accurate transcription.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile IV preparation

Pharmacy transcription

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician License (California)

Tools

Unit dose distribution systems

IV admixture programs

Pharmacy computer system

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 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.

• 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.

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.

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

Primary Location:

California,Berkeley,Berkeley Biomedical Engineering

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat* FLOAT Possible start times 7:00am to 12:30pm Mon-Fri, Weekends and Holidays 8:30am-5pm.

Working Hours Start:

12:01 AM

Working Hours End:

11:59 PM

Job Schedule:

Full-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

A04|OPEIU|Local 29

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Berkeley Biomedical Engineerng - Home Infusion Phcy - 0208

Pay Range:

$41.34 - $43.48 / hour

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.