Chemotherapy Technician Pharmacy, Winston Campus, Variable 1st & 2nd shift
About The Position
Position Highlights: Full-Time, Days Variable 1st/2nd shifts, Monday-Friday Winston Campus $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates! Click here for more information! How You’ll Impact Patient Care: Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Follows aseptic technique in a vertical flow hood and maintains clean room environment through regularly scheduled cleaning as defined by USP 797 standards. Ensures adequate inventory to eliminate stock outs, increases inventory turnover, and reduces waste. Utilizes closed system transfer devices and APOTECA robotics to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications. Maintains and troubleshoots IV automation technology and engages vendor in remedies as needed. Documents activities in the electronic medical record and other systems as needed. Identifies critical issues, prioritizes workload, and communicates personnel issues in a timely manner. Maintains competency by attending training classes, programs, and departmental meetings. Performs pharmaceutical calculations based on medication orders. Handles hazardous waste in a manner compliant with EPA and NIOSH standards. Supports technician manager and area pharmacists in executing initiatives to meet the goals of the area scorecard. Prepares antineoplastic and other hazardous intravenous medications for adult and pediatric populations and deliver to patient care areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
- Active registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a formal technician training program or associate degree in pharmacy technology preferred.
- One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
- Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.
- Minimum one year experience in pharmacy with IV admixture skills and chemotherapy certification preferred.
- Completion of ACPE course preferred.
- Supply chain and experience with research preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follows aseptic technique in a vertical flow hood and maintains clean room environment through regularly scheduled cleaning as defined by USP 797 standards.
- Ensures adequate inventory to eliminate stock outs, increases inventory turnover, and reduces waste.
- Utilizes closed system transfer devices and APOTECA robotics to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
- Maintains and troubleshoots IV automation technology and engages vendor in remedies as needed.
- Documents activities in the electronic medical record and other systems as needed.
- Identifies critical issues, prioritizes workload, and communicates personnel issues in a timely manner.
- Maintains competency by attending training classes, programs, and departmental meetings.
- Performs pharmaceutical calculations based on medication orders.
- Handles hazardous waste in a manner compliant with EPA and NIOSH standards.
- Supports technician manager and area pharmacists in executing initiatives to meet the goals of the area scorecard.
- Prepares antineoplastic and other hazardous intravenous medications for adult and pediatric populations and deliver to patient care areas.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
