Qualifications: Must possess current California Pharmacy Technician registration. Working knowledge of aseptic technique and ability to prepare sterile IV products. Ability to learn and willingness to prepare chemotherapeutic agents in locations where chemotherapy agents are prepared. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Ability to read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information. Working knowledge of current drug forms, strengths, generic and trade name traditional and current equivalents. Requires working knowledge of, and the ability to become proficient in, the pharmacy computer system. Knowledge of Federal and Sate laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and communicate with co workers and patients. Ability to lift / transport 1-50 lbs., and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.
Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Reviews physician orders for completeness; transcribes appropriate information through computer order entry to generate patient medication profile by using pharmaceutical/medical terminology, symbols and abbreviations. Selects and prepares medications and pharmaceutical products by name and dosage listed on physician's order, places merchandise in proper container with correct label, makes required notations and initials physician's orders. Reviews physician's orders and patient medical record in order to determine whether allergies, sensitivities and/or reactions have been documented. Assures allergy/sensitivity information is recorded on patient medication profile. Alerts pharmacist when prescribed medications may be contraindicated due to drug allergies, sensitivities, or interactions as indicated by information systems. Fills unit dose mediation cassettes from patient medication administration records by dispensing the appropriate supply through calculations based on dosage, strength and frequency of administration; performs substitution of drug equivalents through knowledge of generic, trade, chemical drug names and approved therapeutic equivalents; reviews Medication Administration Record for appropriateness (i.e., drug entry, dosing frequency and documentation of administration) and advises appropriate licensed personnel of discrepancies. Prioritizes workflow to meet the operational needs of the pharmacy. Ability to interact effectively with patients and co workers in a courteous manner. Maintains pharmacy inventory in designated areas; reviews pharmacy inventory for medications to be returned (i.e., expired products, deteriorated products, illegible labels, etc.). Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, distribution, and record keeping of controlled substances, i.e., narcotics, hypnotics, barbiturates, etc. (Class II, III, IV, V), governed by Federal and State law. Demonstrates the ability to distinguish controlled substances on physician's orders. Prepares required pharmacy products; uses mathematical calculations and conversions from apothecary and avoirdupois to metric system. Prepares pharmacy products through an understanding of physical characteristics of medications, which require special packaging or handling. Prepares sterile admixture products, such as intravenous piggybacks, large volume parenterals, syringes, chemotherapy, and bulk manufactured products using techniques governed by aseptic parenteral admixture policies and procedures. Prepares pharmacy products by demonstrating a knowledge of quality control. Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement processes. Operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment such as automated dispensing devices, I.V. compounding pumps, and unit dosing machines, cleaning, and performing periodic checks and adjustments. Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol. Participates in the preparation, documentation, and scheduling of drug therapy for non hospitalized patients. Exhibits a working knowledge, of and adheres to Federal and State Laws, standards, rules, regulations, regional, hospital and departmental policies and procedures that govern the practice of pharmacy. Participates in assigned education and training programs as required. Keeps assigned work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition. Maintains a safe, secure and efficient work environment. Answers and makes telephone calls, consistent with assigned duties and in accordance with telephone protocols. Assists or performs the duties of the inventory control assistant/stock clerk to prioritize and maintain maximum work flow in the pharmacy. Assists in medical office stocking to standards by organizing, replenishing stock, and preparing monthly recharges and credits. Exemplifies Pharmacy's Mission and the organization's Vision by contributing to the health and satisfaction of member's by providing appropriate medications, information, and professional services in a helpful, caring, courteous, and efficient manner. Performs other duties as required. Specific duties may vary depending on Pharmacy location. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulation, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employee.
Notes: Work schedule and scheduled hours to vary as required.
PR# TR-10169.