Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II

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Organization:

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview:

Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, and IV admixture and solutions. 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. 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. Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to provide pharmaceutical support to the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orienting other staff to the department. Able to serve as the primary trainer and competency administrator for new staff for inpatient pharmacy technician tasks including complex, high cost, and chemotherapy compounding.
Able to perform advanced functions such as patient medication history interviews and EMR documentation independent of performance in other pharmacy tasks. Ability to independently research and resolve ADS Pyxis controlled substance discrepancies and complete resolution process with nursing/anesthesia/or other clinical users. Exercises sound judgment and developed clinical skills to provide pharmaceutical support to the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

• OR " Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration" 

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year 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 National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States 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.

• Carry out calculations and execute basic math skills needed for common dosage determination.

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare prov