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Pharmacy Technician-Relief Pool (Infusion/IV)

Kaiser Permanente

#Technology #Federal Laws #State Laws #Pharmacy Technician #Communication Skills #Compounding #IV #Typing #Infusion

Quick overview

The primary responsibility is to provide pharmaceutical care, which includes the timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy while adhering to all state, federal laws, and organizational policies. This involves offering patient-focused service through collaboration with customers and other healthcare providers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must complete an approved pharmacy technician training program or equivalent to obtain the required Washington State Pharmacy Technician Certification by the hire date. Essential qualifications include knowledge of pharmacy law, ability to perform calculations, identify drugs, skill in compounding, strong communication, and typing at 45 WPM.

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Job description

Job Summary

Provide pharmaceutical care, including the timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies and procedures. Provide patient-focused service through a collaborative team approach with customers and other health care providers.

Essential Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Experience N/A Education Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program, or equivalent, in order to obtain Department of Health Pharmacy Technician Certification is required by date of hire/transfer. License, Certification, Registration Pharmacy Technician
Certification (Washington) required at hire
Additional
Requirements: Knowledge of pharmacy law and standards of practice. Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations, identify drug names, and know most common uses. Skill in compounding extemporaneous entities. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Familiarity with current technology. Typing 45 WPM.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) plus year of Pharmacy Technician experience. Two (2) plus years of IV experience. Two (2) plus years of warehouse experience. Three (3) years of hospital or outpatient experience. Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program.