Compounding Technician III

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team! Are you under challenged in your current position? Are you looking for a career in a high paced complex clinical environment? This role within our team is mission critical to the health and safety of the children we see every day at our clinic. Our team acts as our first line of defense for maintaining clean and sterile treatment rooms and facilities for our patients and clinical team. This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. "That's not my job" or "someone else can do it" is not in our team vocabulary because we are here to be of support to each other. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience for our area's children. The Compounding Technician lll primary role is maintaining all aspects of a USP 797 and USP 800 compliant pharmacy; Including maintaining an appropriate inventory of drugs and supplies, as well as compounding and preparing medications for administration for patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Nevada Pharmacy Technician license/registration.
• Proof of chemotherapy certification (can be obtained during onboarding)
• Continuing education as required by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Technician licensing requirements.
• A minimum of three years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
• Working knowledge of sterile environment (biohazard safety cabinet) procedures, including using proper personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Daily clinic preparation process: preparing charts, reviewing scheduling including the ability to document and communicate pertinent information.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience is preferred.
• Previous chemotherapy experience preferred.
• Advanced certification preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Compounding Technicians perform routine administrative tasks required to keep the cleanroom running smoothly.
• Familiarity with IV cleanroom procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintaining proper storage and security conditions for the inventory with respect to hazardous medications, look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medications, controlled substances, etc.
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas to USP 797 standards.
• Ordering, stocking and maintaining inventory, using the automated dispensing cabinets to their fullest capabilities.
• Communicating any pertinent information to other members of the clinical team; including drug and equipment re-calls, shortages and/or supply issues.
• Prepares medications per provider orders according to established protocol, policy, and procedure.
• Interacts with others and may have to handle several responsibilities at once.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 40-hour work week, no nights or weekends
• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
• A state-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED