Pharmacy Technician

At Nutrishare, we're committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients who require Parenteral Nutrition. As the nation's only home infusion pharmacy dedicated exclusively to home total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and support, our mission is elevating quality of life in IV nutrition. If you are ready to join a team that is dedicated to making a difference in patients lives then you are in the right place!

We’re growing and seeking a passionate and dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to join our Elk Grove team. This will be a variable schedule from 7am-8pm.

SUMMARY

Assists Pharmacist by performing pharmacy technician duties per state law and regulation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned at any time via verbal or written instructions.

• Ensures that compounding and record keeping are performed in a timely and efficient manner according to law and regulation, while maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and efficient compounding area of the pharmacy.
• Performs sterile compounding of intravenous medications, TPN, antibiotics, and hydration.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of large volume IV solutions, electrolytes, and supplies.
• Maintain lab logs as described in Nutrishare policy and procedures (daily and monthly cleaning of lab, lab QA/QC logs, temperature logs).
• Assist with warehouse and pharmacy office duties as needed.
• Assists Pharmacist, as needed, in preparation and dispensing of prescriptions, and other duties.
• Assists in training of new pharmacy personnel.
• May be cross trained in other departments as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time via verbal or written instructions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. IV experience preferred, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must be able to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Pharmacy Technician License.

Employees must be able to provide proof of personal auto insurance if requested.

A minimum of two hours of job-related service and/or continuing education is required annually.

PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS

The physical and emotional demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee regularly is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There are moderate noise levels in the work environment.

• Clean Room Setting: You will spend the majority of your time working within a controlled clean room environment designed to minimize airborne particles and contaminants.
• Hard Surfaces: Tasks will be performed on hard surfaces, necessitating the use of appropriate footwear and ergonomic practices to ensure comfort and safety.
• Fluorescent Lighting: Work areas are illuminated by fluorescent lighting, providing consistent brightness for precision tasks.
• Computer Use: Utilize screens or computers for data entry, documentation, and following procedural guidelines throughout an 8-hour workday.
• Sterile Conditions: Maintain strict adherence to sterile techniques and gowning procedures to prevent contamination of pharmaceutical products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elk Grove, CA 95624: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30