Sutter Health·Fremont, California
Provides pharmaceutical care by preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, including chemotherapy and IV admixtures. Manages medicine inventory and maintains sterile environments in accordance with regulatory standards.
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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
Education
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Other: Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience in the preparation of IV admixture (including chemotherapy), sterile technique, and outpatient dispensing.
Shift Hours: 8
Monday - Friday, Variable
Weekly Hours: 0
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 $40.05 to $56.07 / 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.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.