Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago

Harbor City CA, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Job Summary:

As an Inpatient Pharmacy Tech at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications to our patients. Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, you will be responsible for maintaining pharmacy inventory, equipment, and supplies, as well as assisting other healthcare professionals with tasks such as troubleshooting problems, reviewing medication lists, and making telephone outreach to patients and other healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drug Procurement & Storage: Maintain and review pharmacy inventory in designated areas, ensuring that medications are properly stored and disposed of in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Assist or perform the duties of the inventory control assistant/stock clerk to prioritize and maintain maximum workflow in the pharmacy.
  • Operate and maintain specialized pharmacy equipment, such as automated dispensing devices, I.V. compounding pumps, and other equipment used in the pharmacy.
  • Prepare nonhazardous and hazardous sterile compounded preparations following aseptic technique and in compliance with policies, standard operating procedures, and USP 797 and 800 standards.
  • Assist in non-hospital inventory stocking-to-standards by organizing, replenishing stock, and preparing monthly recharges and credits.
  • Apply general knowledge of formulary to support cost control.
  • Alert pharmacists when prescribed medications may be contraindicated due to drug allergies, duplicate therapies, sensitivities, or interactions as indicated by information systems.
  • Fill unit dose patient-specific medication supplies from patient medication administration records by dispensing the appropriate supply through calculations based on dosage, strength, and frequency of administration.
  • Check the work of other pharmacy technicians in connection with the filling of floor and ward stock and unit dose distribution systems for patients admitted to the hospital whose orders have previously been reviewed and approved by a licensed pharmacist.
  • Review physician orders for completeness and transcribe appropriate information through computer order entry to generate patient medication profiles.

Requirements:

  • Pharmacy Technician License (California)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products
  • Ability to learn and willingness to prepare hazardous drugs where hazardous drugs are prepared
  • Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills
  • Ability to read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information
  • Working knowledge of current drug forms, classes, strengths, generic, and trade names
  • Requires working knowledge of, and the ability to become proficient in, the computer system
  • Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensed with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Work Environment:

This role is located at Kaiser Permanente's South Bay Medical Center main campus and Carson Main Health Pavilion medical office building. The ideal candidate will be able to stand for long periods of time, communicate with co-workers and patients, and lift/transport 1-50 lbs.

What We Offer:

Kaiser Permanente offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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