Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Sacramento, United States - Sutter Health

Sutter Health

Verified Company

Sacramento, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview:

Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care, including procurement, storage, preparation and distribution of medications and IV solutions, under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

EDUCATION

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
Other: Must be a graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program or equivalent as defined by CA State law.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician
PHARMC-Certified Pharmacy Technician

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1year 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.
Knowledge of and the ability to carry out calculations for common dosage determination.
Knowledge and understanding of the identification of medications, medication dosages, routes of administration, dosage forms, and storage requirements.
Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including TJC (The Joint Commission), Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA and USP.
Able to use a computer.
Ability to perform the manipulative and record keeping functions involved in and related to dispensing prescriptions, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling of medication products.
May interpret and enter physician orders.
Perform sterile parenteral procedures using proper aseptic technique.
Must have the skills to produce accurate work results within established time frames.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, Saturday, Sunday

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $27.94 to $34.89 / hour