Job Information
Sutter Health Pharmacy Technician in Castro Valley, California
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.