Hourly Wage for SUTTER HEALTH Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Pharmacy - Full Time Days Salary in the United States

HS Diploma Or GED certificate Required.

Pharmacy Technician License Required.

Experience:
One Year of professional experience as a pharmacy technician beyond the externship and preferable in an outpatient care setting preferred.

Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Systems experience with unit dosing such as mediset system and/or electronic health record a plus, preferred.

Experience with medical payment and reimbursement programs or willingness to learn is a plus, preferred.

Licensures and Certifications:

Pharmacy Tech-PHAR required.

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of procurement, storage, and preparation for dispensing of medications.
Knowledge of TJC, Title 22,State and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the legal operation of a pharmacy and understanding of practices and rules regarding patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
Knowledge of medical recordkeeping requirements and procedures.
Knowledge of the use and dispensing of narcotics and poisons.
Knowledge of basics of medications used within the scope of pharmacy.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably Word and Excel.
Knowledge of automation such as, but not limited to, automated dispensing machines, medisets and look up status of the Electronic Health Record.
Demonstrates ability to resolve drug distribution system issues.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other employees, Physicians and patients.
Proactive Team Player.
Excellent Time Management Skills to meet schedule and report deadlines.
Recertification of operational and clinical competencies.
Responsible for accurate processing, filling and properly documenting all prescriptions and must be able to fill at any station within the outpatient pharmacy as required for daily functions.