Pharmacy Tech
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Methodist Hospital Sacramento
Sacramento, CA, US
Summary
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the accurate and timely distribution of medications, including the preparation of IV admixtures and unit dose orders. They must also manage floor stock, follow narcotic sign-out procedures, and maintain documentation of all pharmacy operations.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Pharmacy Tech, you will play a crucial role in hospital pharmacy operations, ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of essential medications.Every day you will be vital in supporting a pharmacist-supervised department across various technical, clerical, and transportation duties.To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, calculations, and legal restrictions.
- Prepares IV admixtures accurately using aseptic technique and properly labels, logs and initials final product.
- Fills unit dose orders timely and accurately, including extemporaneous compounding.
- Omnicell/floor stock medications are filled accurately and in a timely manner.
- Follows department narcotic sign-out and restocking procedure including investigation and documentation of discrepancies.
- Fills unit dose cassettes accurately and within allotted time standard set by department.
- Completes all job tasks for assigned shift on a daily basis.
Job Requirements
Required
- One year of acute care hospital pharmacy practice experience OR
- a 6 week pharmacy technician externship at the hiring facility and Experience in the preparation of intravenous admixtures and antineoplastic/chemotherapeutic/ hazardous medications
- Pharmacy Technician: CA (Pharm Tech CA)
- Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician program
Preferred
- Experience working in a USP 797 cleanroom
