Infusion Pharmacy Technician II

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

Organization:

HVI-Comprehensive Cancer Center

Position Overview:

Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, IV admixture and solutions according to Sutter Health policies, state/ federal regulations, and The Joint Commission 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. The primary location of this role will be the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Herrick Campus in Berkeley, CA. Possible work site may occasionally include the Stanford Medicine Sutter Health Cancer Center in Oakland, CA.

Job Description:

PHARMACY SERVICES:

• Responsible for identification and resolution of barriers to care, assists with access issues.
• Assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services including drug preparation, distribution, inventory control, quality control, and proper documentation according to policy and procedure.
• Performs billing, pricing, record keeping, and provision of services required to meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintains records of drug distribution, works with vendors to requisition or return drugs.
• Accurately interprets, transcribes and dispenses orders/prescriptions, under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
• Mentors and fosters a constructive teaching environment that helps students, interns, and pharmacy technicians build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Conducts specialty training and meets competency trainer requirements.
• Independently researches and resolves medication discrepancies and complete resolution process directly with nursing/anesthesia/or other clinical users.
• Performs basic buyer duties.
• Performs non-hazardous sterile compounding and repackaging.
• Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, and nutritional products. Carries out calculations and executes basic math skills needed for common dosage determination.

CLERICAL:

• Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient information; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient electronic health records.
• Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient in medical and departmental records.

SAFETY:

• Participates in quality improvement processes, including updating and revision of safety and procedure manuals and interdisciplinary projects.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment by complying with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.

COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Assists the pharmacists in preparing, administering, and documenting medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by assisting pharmacists in monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation.
• Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

OR " Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration"

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician - California State Board of Pharmacy

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 years 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 The Joint Commission, Title XXII, 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:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

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 $37.85 to $47.31 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.