Pharmacy Technician

Organization:

EMC - Eden Medical Center

Position Overview:

Under direction of licensed pharmacist, the pharmacy technician prepares, distributes, and transports pharmaceuticals including hazardous drugs and performs related duties such as interview patients to complete medication reconciliation.

Pharmacy services provided encompass all patient populations of the hospital (i.e. newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, etc.).

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Interviews patient and/or patient's family members and other related tasks to complete a medication reconciliation record.

Works in IV department to prepare, charge and deliver IV and hazardous solutions and other related products.

Works in unit dose areas to fill and exchange unit dose cassettes and to perform other related duties.

Fills outpatient prescriptions, process patient and department charges, maintain patient records, files and other records.

Prepares and makes deliveries to patient units and ancillary departments.

Compounds, labels, and packages medications and pharmaceuticals as directed.

Assists in inventory control work. Assists in the maintenance of a clean department/hospital environment.

Maintains good working relationships with other staff and other departments with clear, concise and courteous communications.

Assists in maintaining security and accurate records of narcotics and other controlled drugs.

Demonstrates good attendance, good planning, good initiatives, good judgment in decision making, and reliability.

Attends/participates in department in-service meetings and performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Other: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Other: Graduate from Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or two years of college education

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PHARMT-Pharmacy Technician

PHARMI-Pharmacy Intern

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

IV Additive, Unit Dose

Minimum of one year of hospital experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ability to prepare hazardous solutions, IV additive

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $32.85 to $42.86 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.