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

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

46d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position at Bronson Methodist Hospital, specifically within the Bronson Cancer Pavilion. The role involves assisting pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures. The specific duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the level of the Pharmacy Technician (I, II, or III) and the work location (outpatient retail, inpatient hospital, or infusion pharmacy). All levels require adherence to organizational policies and state regulations. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The Oncology Pharmacy Technician role is part of a professional career pathway, building upon skills and competencies at each level.

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 (for Pharmacy Technician II and III).
Internal applicants must have no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score above 2.0 (for Pharmacy Technician II and III).

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 (for Pharmacy Technician I).
If not previously trained, a 3-month formal training in pharmacy procedures is preferred (for Pharmacy Technician I).
Valid driver's license may be needed for some job functions.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures.
Interpret, transcribe, and prepare 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.
Maintain competency in core areas specific to the work location and assigned level.
Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served for direct patient care roles.
Perform prescription processing, inventory management (re-stocking, rotation of stock, expired medication removal).
Deliver supplies and medications to nursing units (hospital pharmacy).
Operate the medication carousel (at selected locations).
Answer and respond to phone calls.
Package/repackage 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.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and document as required.
Assist the pharmacist in obtaining patient home medication histories and clarifying/reconciling home medications (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Utilize the teach back method and provide patient medication education under the direction or supervision of the pharmacist (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Perform sterile medication compounding, following institution policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797> (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Run and maintain pharmacy robotic medication compounding equipment (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Assist the pharmacist, with oversight, in reviewing and comprehending pharmacokinetic reports, collecting and entering patient height/weight into the department documentation system, reviewing and comprehending patient lab reports or other unit-specific information (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Support the bedside medication delivery program ('meds to beds') (outpatient retail pharmacy).
Coordinate the delivery of medication to the patient and interact with other hospital personnel to coordinate medication therapy (outpatient retail pharmacy).
Support specialty pharmacy programs, including coordination of shipping, medication ordering, and inventory management of specialty prescriptions (outpatient retail pharmacy).
Perform chemotherapy compounding following institutional policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797> and USP <800> (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Obtain advanced level home medication histories for admission reconciliation in the emergency department (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Perform advanced level pharmacy buying (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Perform advanced level automated dispensing cabinet configuration, maintenance, and optimization (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Monitor for controlled substance diversion (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Perform advanced inventory management (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Assist with departmental scheduling for large departments (hospital/infusion pharmacy).
Active professional organization involvement.
Mentoring, leadership, or ownership roles on projects/activities within the department or organization.