Pharmacy Technician (Cancer Center)

Description

Job Summary:

This is responsible work involving stocking a variety of pharmacy supply items of considerable value, assisting the Pharmacist in filling orders and performing minor clerical duties. Work is performed under direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director; does related work as required.

Job Duties:

PHARMACY SERVICES
• Provides quality pharmaceutical services including drug packaging and labeling, distribution, inventory control, quality control, and proper documentation according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing, administering, and documenting medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Prepares and delivers timely admixture services of chemotherapeutic and biotherapeutic agents, other intravenous medications, and IV solutions
• Performs pharmaceutical calculations for common dosage determination.
• Completes clerical/computer entry work regarding inventory management and environment management
• Obtains a working knowledge of drug identification, medication dosages, administration routes, dosage forms, and storage requirement.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
• Manages pharmaceutical inventory, including the procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution of medications, equipment, and materials to maintain adequate supply levels and achieve cost-saving inventory control.
• Determines and regularly evaluates par levels to ensure drug/material availability and on-shelf volume.
• Monitors expiration dates of drugs in the pharmacy
• Performs regular physical inventory of all pharmacy items on the shelves and in Pyxis med stations.
• Removing outdated/damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory

COMPLIANCE
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and organizational policies and procedure pertaining to sterile compounding of IV solutions and medications.
• Implements United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Standards, such as 795 (nonsterile compounding), 797 (sterile compounding), and 800 (handling of hazardous drugs)/
• Adheres to USP, Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA), infection control, and regulatory guidelines for the preparation of mixing and ante room, including cleaning (IV hood, flat surfaces, shelves, bins), hood recertification, and monitoring refrigeration temperatures to protect patients and technicians.
• Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of methods and practices used in receiving, storing, maintaining' and issuing supplies and equipment
• Working knowledge of inventory records keeping
• Ability to write legibly, keep simple records, and make simple arithmetical computations
• Clerical aptitude
• Ability to get along well with others
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Graduation from high school, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• NY Pharmacy Technician certification.

Salary : $18 - $23