Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

Under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist, the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician is responsible for accurately transcribing physician orders onto patient medication profiles, utilizing manual and computer entry methods. This role involves selecting and preparing medications, pharmaceutical products, and intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents. The technician will also assist in the dispensing and distribution of medications, maintain pharmacy merchandise and equipment, and review medication cassettes for returned medication. Additionally, they will type unit dose and intravenous admixture labels, transport pharmacy merchandise, and perform other duties as required.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Must be capable of performing all duties within the area of responsibility and meet all the requirements of the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician.
  • Reads hospital charts, i.e. physician orders and standard medical abbreviations and terminology.
  • Prepares patient medication profiles from physician orders.
  • Must be able to work effectively under the direction of licensed pharmacists in a high volume pharmacy.
  • Requires a caring attitude toward patients and customers.
  • Must interact effectively with patients and coworkers in a courteous manner.
  • Stands for long periods of time and effectively communicates with coworkers, nursing personnel, and patients.
  • Functions as a team player with Pharmacy, Home Health, Nursing and providers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience
  • N/A
  • Education
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • License, Certification, Registration
  • Pharmacy Technician License (California)
Additional Requirements:
  • Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products.
  • Must be experienced in operating unit dose distribution systems, I.V admixture programs including antineoplastic (chemotherapy) preparations and TPN compounding.
  • Working knowledge of current drug dosage forms, strengths, generic and trade name traditional and current equivalents.
  • Working knowledge of, and the ability to become proficient in, the pharmacy computer system during probationary period.
  • Ability to read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
  • Ability to learn and willingness to prepare chemotherapeutic agents.
  • Proficient in oral and written English speaking communication skills.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time and communicate with co-workers and patients.


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