Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago

Berkeley, United States Sutter Health Full time

**Organization**:
ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

**Position Overview**:
Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy. 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 procedures and/or orienting other staff to the department.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
PHARMACY SERVICES.
- 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.

CLERICAL.
- Performs general clerical tasks, such as answering phones; updating patient information; or retrieving, entering, and revising patient Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to patient in medical and departmental records as required.

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 patient 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**:
Other: Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program

**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE**:
PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician

OR PHARMT-Pharmacy Technician

OR PHARMC-Certified Pharmacy Technician

OR PHARMI-Pharmacy Intern

**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 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

**PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**:
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

**Job Shift**:
Days

**Schedule**:
Full Time

**Shift Hours**:
8

**Days of the Week**:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

**Weekend Requirements**:
None

**Benefits**:
Yes

**Unions**:
No

**Position Status**:
Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours**:
40

**Employee Status**:
Regular

**Number of Openings**:
2

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

Pay Range is $3

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