Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,971 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare, fill and distribute medications and sterile products under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Strong aseptic technique and knowledge of sterile compounding are required.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, using pharmacy computer systems, and ensuring patient safety. Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of a formal technician program are preferred, with hospital experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent. Two years of college with appropriate science courses or completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician program.
• Two years as a pharmacy technician or related experience preferred; hospital pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECH-R) required at hire; IAMTAC required within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of general pharmacy operations, drug names, dosage forms, packaging, storage, aseptic technique, sterile preparation, and pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing orders for narcotic and non-narcotic medications for employee, inpatient, floor stock, offsite facilities, or case carts.
• Distributing and refilling medications in Pyxis Medstations.
• Preparing intravenous admixtures and other sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Maintaining pharmaceutical quality, expiration dates, and QA logs.
• Maintaining inventory and computerized patient profiles under pharmacist supervision.
• Assisting pharmacists with monthly inspections of medication storage in patient care areas.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Drug names & dosing

Aseptic technique

Sterile preparation

IV admixtures

Pharmacy computer systems

Patient communication

English proficiency

Education

Pharmacy technician education

Tools

Pyxis Medstations

Job description

Company

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range

$37.19 - $50.30

Work Shift

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Weekly Hours

40

Job Description Summary

The Pharmacy Technician prepares, fills and distributes medications and sterile products. All technicians are under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduation or equivalent. Two years of college with appropriate science courses or completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician program.

Experience

• Two years as a pharmacy technician or related experience preferred. Hospital pharmacy technician experience is strongly preferred.

License and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECH-R) required at hire.
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.

Prerequisite Skills

• Demonstrated working knowledge of general pharmacy operations. Demonstrated knowledge of drug names, dosage forms, packaging and storage requirements. Demonstrated application of aseptic technique procedures. Ability to prepare sterile solutions. Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and hardware. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, nursing staff, physician staff, and all hospital personnel. Ability to prioritize work flow and respond appropriately to immediate or urgent patient or work flow needs. Ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instruction.

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)

• (X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• (X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• (X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• (X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• (X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• (X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• (X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• (X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• (X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Processing orders for the preparation, filling and refilling of narcotic and non-narcotic medications for employee/take home prescriptions, inpatients, floor stock, offsite facilities, or case carts according to applicable policy and procedure guidelines.
• Distributing and refilling medications (narcotic and non-narcotic) in the Pyxis Medstations.
• Preparing intravenous admixtures, other sterile and non-sterile preparations, including, but not limited to parenteral nutrition, intravenous antibiotics, large volume intravenous additives, GU irrigant syringes, triple antibiotic irrigations and narcotic analgesia syringes.
• Preparing chemotherapy only if certified to do so by MGH Pharmacy Department and performing LFGI decontamination and cleaning.
• Maintaining quality of drugs by continuously monitoring expiration dates.
• Employing established policies, procedures and standards for aseptic technique and handling sterile products.
• Maintaining appropriate quality control log documentation and participating in quality control activities.
• Maintaining adequate inventory, including, but not limited to, stocking shelves, procuring inventory, unit dose repackaging, and assuring appropriate levels of stock.
• Maintaining computerized patient profile records with additions, deletions, or changes under the supervision of the pharmacist. This includes sorting, assessing and prioritizing communications and orders for the pharmacist with the assistance of any established triage protocol and entering orders.
• Maintaining an orderly, neat and sterile work area, including the following of appropriate policies and procedures when handling hazardous substances.
• Maintaining work logs in the appropriate area related to the activities of narcotic and drug preparation, maintenance of equipment, repackaging and status of work completed.
• Assist Pharmacists in performing monthly inspections of medication storage in the patient care areas.

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Preparing sterile linear chemotherapy products upon certification.
• Orienting and training new technicians or Pharmacy Interns as assigned.
• Ordering, unpacking, verifying and storing pharmaceutical supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accommodation

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [e-mail].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards-Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety-which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth's compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.