Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

2 months ago

Orange, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

As a Pharmacy Technician at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective preparation and distribution of medications to our patients. Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, you will be responsible for preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications, pharmaceutical products, and intravenous admixtures, including hazardous drugs. You will also maintain pharmacy inventory and equipment, and assist other healthcare professionals by taking initiative and troubleshooting problems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Inventory Management: Maintain and review appropriateness of pharmacy inventory in designated areas; review pharmacy inventory for medications to be returned (i.e., recalled products, expired products, deteriorated products, illegible labels, etc.), following policies and procedures.
  • Drug Preparation and Dispensing: 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; package and seal emergency medication supplies; use metric system conversions; perform substitution of drug equivalents through knowledge of generic, trade, chemical drug names, and approved therapeutic equivalents.
  • Automated Systems and Equipment: Operate and maintain specialized pharmacy equipment such as automated dispensing devices, I.V. compounding pumps, radio-frequency identification systems, repackaging and preparation machines, unit dosing machines, and other equipment used in the pharmacy.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Uphold Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
  • General Work Expectations: Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement processes in a dynamic environment; display the ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients and co-workers in a professional and collaborative manner.
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
  • Ability to lift/transport 1-50 lbs., and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching

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