Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

EMC - Eden Medical Center

Position Overview:

Under direction of licensed pharmacist, the pharmacy technician prepares, distributes, and transports pharmaceuticals including hazardous drugs and performs related duties such as interview patients to complete medication reconciliation.

Pharmacy services provided encompass all patient populations of the hospital (i.e. newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, etc.).

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Other: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• Other: Graduate from Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or two years of college education

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• IV Additive, Unit Dose
• Minimum of one year of hospital experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to prepare hazardous solutions, IV additive

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $34.82 to $45.43 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.