Job Information
Sutter Health Inpatient Pharmacy Technician in San Francisco, California
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Organization:
CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal
Position Overview:
The inpatient pharmacy technician assists the pharmacists in the dispensing, distribution, record keeping, and quality assurance functions of the Pharmacy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creation and maintenance of drug profiles, preparation of medications and IV solutions, billing, documentation, and various quality assurance activities.
Job Description :
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
Other: Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or equivalent or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
PHARMT-Pharmacy Technician
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Ability to demonstrate proper telephone and interpersonal etiquette
Ability to handle the stressful situations of a hospital environment
Ability to work effectively with computers
Ability to work effectively with other members of the healthcare team
Ability to accept and contribute to positive change
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple responsibilities
Ability to perform aseptic manipulations in a sterile environment
Ability to exhibit established safety procedures for handling bio-hazardous materials in a biological safety cabinet while maintaining a sterile environment using aseptic technique
Ability to perform duties quickly and accurately
Ability to report to work reliably and punctually
Ability to respond to direction
Ability to work towards achieving the mission of the hospital and the department
Knowledge of unit dose and IV delivery systems
Knowledge of drug trade and generic names and dosage forms
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of advanced pharmaceutical calculations
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Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
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 $35.73 to $46.73 / 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.