Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 117,895,000 - 123,956,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California, Sacramento, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist under a licensed pharmacist. You will transcribe orders, select and prepare medications, including IV admixtures, and support the dispensing process in the inpatient setting.

The role requires sterile technique, unit-dose systems, familiarity with chemotherapy preparation, and strong English communication. Evening shifts, on-site work, and Labor Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Aseptic technique proficiency required and sterile IV preparation experience.
• Experience with unit-dose distribution systems and IV admixture programs.
• Knowledge of current drug dosage forms, strengths, and generics/trade names.
• Ability to read, transcribe pharmaceutical information accurately.
• Willingness to prepare chemotherapeutic agents and handle IV medications.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders to patient medication profiles, manually and via computer.
• Selects and prepares medications and IV admixtures including chemotherapeutic agents.
• Assists in dispensing and distribution of medications and maintains pharmacy merchandise.
• Reviews medication cassettes for returns and prepares unit-dose and IV labels.
• Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers.

Skills

Aseptic technique

IV admixture

Sterile compounding

Pharmacy terminology

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job 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.

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,Sacramento,S. Sacramento 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:

So Sacramento Hospital North - 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.