Oncology Pharmacy Technician, Full Time 80Hrs/Pp - Bronson Cancer Pavilion (BMH) Up to 3K Sign on Bonus

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the Oncology Pharmacy Technician assists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. This role involves filling orders with appropriate medications for pharmacist review and approval, and performing various technical, clerical, and supply duties. The specific duties may vary depending on the work location (outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient hospital pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc.) or shift assignment. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This position is for a Full Time role with 40 hours per week, located at the Bronson Cancer Center in Kalamazoo.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Temporary or permanent Michigan Pharmacy Technician license required upon hire with permanent Michigan Pharmacy Tech licensure required within one year from issuance of temporary license.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is required by the State of Michigan to transition from temporary to permanent licensure.
Students currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with a valid pharmacy intern license are not required to have Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the pharmacists.
Effective communication skills to report and discuss findings, as needed with pharmacists, hospital personnel and external customers.
Ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers.
Self-motivation.
Accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks within the constraints of stated objectives and to provide effective timely follow-up as needed.
Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually.
Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
Able to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time.
Permanent Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with State of Michigan is required.
Internal applicants must have no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score above 2.0.
Demonstrates ability to complete and maintain all competencies of a Pharmacy Technician I.
Demonstrates ability to complete and maintain all competencies of Pharmacy Technician II.

Nice To Haves

3-6 months of experience and/or training in hospital, retail pharmacy or elsewhere - OR - equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
If not previously trained, a 3-month formal training in pharmacy procedures is preferred.
Valid driver's license may be needed for some job functions.
Active professional organization involvement.
Mentoring, leadership, or ownership roles on projects/activities within the department or organization.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing.
Fill orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist.
Perform a variety of related technical, clerical, and supply duties.
Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served for direct patient care.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and document as required.
Inventory management (re-stocking, rotation of stock, expired medication removal).
Delivery of supplies and medications to nursing units.
Packaging/repackaging medications.
Assist in receiving medication delivery.
Prepare non-sterile medication compounds.
Complete assigned inspections of medication storage locations.
Prioritize and process orders per instruction from the pharmacist.
Outpatient pharmacy purchasing of supplies and medications.
Function in the role of OR Technician, ED Technician or Decentralized Pharmacy Technician.
Perform sterile medication compounding, which may include parenteral nutrition preparation, following institution policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797>.
Run and maintain any pharmacy robotic medication compounding equipment.
Assist the pharmacist, with oversight in reviewing and comprehending pharmacokinetic reports, collect and enter patient height/weight into the department documentation system, review and comprehend patient lab reports or other unit specific information.
Support the bedside medication delivery program (meds to beds) which includes assisting the pharmacist in obtaining patient home medication histories and clarifying/reconciling home medication, coordinating the delivery of the medication to the patient, interacting with other hospital personnel to coordinate medication therapy for the patient.
Specialty pharmacy program support which includes coordination of shipping, medication ordering, inventory management of specialty prescriptions.
Chemotherapy compounding following institutional policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797> and USP <800>.
Advanced level home medication histories for admission reconciliation in the emergency department.
Advanced level pharmacy buying.
Advanced level automated dispensing cabinet configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
Controlled substance diversion monitoring.
Advanced inventory management.
Departmental scheduling for large departments.