Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, transcribes abbreviated and symbolized information from physicians orders onto patient medication profiles through manual and computer entry. Selects and prepares medications, pharmaceutical products, and intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents. Assists in the dispensing and distribution of medications. Maintains pharmacy merchandise and equipment. Reviews medication cassettes for returned medication; types unit doses and intravenous admixture labels; transports pharmacy merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the area of responsibility as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician.
• Reads hospital charts, including physician orders and standard medical abbreviations and terminology.
• Prepares patient medication profiles from physician orders.
• Works effectively under the direction of licensed pharmacists in a high-volume pharmacy.
• Maintains a caring attitude toward patients and customers.
• Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers in a courteous manner.
• Stands for long periods of time and communicates effectively with coworkers, nursing personnel, and patients.
• Functions as a team player with Pharmacy, Home Health, Nursing, and providers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician License (California).
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products.
• Experience 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.
• Ability to become proficient in the pharmacy computer system during the probationary period.
• Ability to read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information.
• Willingness to prepare chemotherapeutic agents.
• Proficient in oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and communicate with coworkers and patients.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Day, with possible start times between 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Weekends and Holidays: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Floating shifts may be required.

Pay

$41.34 - $43.48 per hour.

Work Setting

Onsite at Berkeley Biomedical Engineering - Home Infusion Pharmacy.