PharmacyTechnician,Oncology

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD **Position Overview:** Provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, IV admixture and solutions (e.g., chemotherapy, biotherapy, etc.), and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) according to Sutter Health policies, state/ federal regulations, and The Joint Commission standards. Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation. Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control polices to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods. Limited Term position **Job Description** : **EDUCATION** * _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._ * Other: Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program. **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE** * PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:** * 1 year of pharmacy technician experience in the preparation of IV admixture (including chemotherapy), sterile technique, and outpatient dispensing. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE****:** * Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations. * Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures. * Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications. * Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),