Pharmacy Technician Inpatient
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Antioch
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Description: Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist,
transcribes abbreviated and symbolized information from physicians
orders onto patient medication profile, through manual and computer
entry. Selects and prepares medications, pharmaceutical products,
and intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents.
Assists in thee dispensing and distribution of medications.
Maintains pharmacy merchandise and equipment. Reviews medication
cassettes for returned medication; types unit does and intravenous
admixture labels; transports pharmacy merchandise. Performs 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 longs periods of time and effectively
communicates with coworkers, nursing personnel, and
patients.Functions as a team player with Pharmacy, Home Health,
Nursing and providers.Performs other related duties as
assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory
responsibilities.Job Grade: 420Basic 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.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one
and small group situations to customers, clients, and other
employees of the organization.Must be willing to work in a Labor
Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position
Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining
agreement.Must be able to stand for long periods of time and
communicate with co-workers and patients.Ability to effectively
present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Must be
willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also
refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate
collective bargaining agreement.Preferred Qualifications:N/APrimary
Location: California,Antioch,Antioch Medical Center Scheduled
Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Evening Workdays: On-Call Start and End
times Varies Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59
PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee
Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01-SEIU-United
Healthworkers Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Antioch
Hospital - Inpatient Pharmacy-1 - 0201 Travel: No Kaiser Permanente
is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and
inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital
status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity,
veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing
characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected
status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Antioch , Pharmacy Technician Inpatient, Professions , Antioch, California
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