What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cert. Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Center position at Avita Health System?
The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Cancer Center works within the Cancer Center and hospital pharmacy department and assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications to various hospital departments. Assists the pharmacist by preparing medications needed to fulfill physician orders for all medication types – including compounded injectable formulations. Prepares, compounds, repackages and labels both sterile and non-sterile products as well as chemotherapy products and other hazardous medications using strict adherence to proper aseptic technique and established standards. Responsible for maintaining inventory within the pharmacy department as well as stocking medications within automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), floorstock, and emergency carts within the hospital and Cancer Center. Maintains a clean working environment. Maintains patient and departmental records accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards. CPhTs function under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Requirements:- Free of felony convictions
- Current registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing in the State of Ohio.
- Current pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through an approved pharmacy technician certification body (PTCB).
- High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
- Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) within one (1) year of hire.
- Completion of Hazardous Drug Management certificate within one (1) year of hire.
