Pharmacy Licensed Registered Specialist Tech - Shipping/receiving
About The Position
Performs medication compounding and other advanced technical tasks in a specialized functional area. Assists pharmacists by compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and completes advanced tasks related to training, patient safety, and efficiency. May perform other pharmacy tasks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Supports the pharmacy team on tasks requiring specialized knowledge and training. Develops and maintains supporting documentation, policies, standard operating procedures, and competency and training assessments. Coordinates initiatives with area supervisors and provides leadership and direction for projects focused on patient safety, efficiency, and cost-effective strategies. Selects products and devices for compounding and follows applicable USP processes, including beyond-use dating, storage, garbing and personal protective equipment, aseptic technique, cleaning, and disinfection. Uses specialized compounding techniques, anticipates compounding needs, follows procedures for controlled substances and hazardous or other regulated materials, identifies safety concerns, and implements waste-reduction plans. Follows quarantine and sterility-testing procedures for compounded medications and extended beyond-use dates. Uses and maintains compounding technology and equipment, including workflow devices, robotics, and computer software; troubleshoots technology to support safe operations; uses eRecord and compounding information resources; and assesses advanced technology options where applicable. Completes assigned education and contributes to training and competency assessments. Participates in environmental monitoring and maintains infection-prevention, hazardous-medication handling, USP, and Joint Commission compliance.
Requirements
- High school diploma and one year of pharmacy technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited training program or equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician.
- Certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (currently PTCB) and maintenance of ongoing education requirements.
- New York State Registered Pharmacy Technician license (PHRMTECH-R).
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists by compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Perform advanced technical tasks in a specialized area and support pharmacy tasks requiring specific knowledge and training.
- Develop, review, and update supporting documentation, policies, standard operating procedures, and competency and training assessments.
- Coordinate initiatives with area supervisors and provide leadership and direction for projects focused on patient safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Select appropriate products and devices for compounding and follow USP-compliant processes for preparation, beyond-use dating, storage, garbing, personal protective equipment, aseptic technique, cleaning, and disinfection.
- Anticipate compounding needs and use specialized compounding techniques to meet medication preparation requirements.
- Follow required procedures for controlled substances, pharmaceutical waste, blood/plasma-containing products, and hazardous materials.
- Identify and report compounding safety concerns and implement plans to reduce waste.
- Follow quarantine and sterility-testing procedures for compounded medications and extended beyond-use dates.
- Use and maintain compounding technology and equipment, including workflow devices, robotics, and software; troubleshoot problems to support safe operations.
- Use eRecord and compounding information resources, including master formulations and compounding records.
- Assess and implement advanced technology options in the area of practice where applicable.
- Complete assigned compounding education and contribute to training and competency assessments.
- Participate in environmental monitoring and reinforce compliance with USP standards.
- Demonstrate infection-prevention techniques and strategies for safely handling medications, including hazardous medications.
- Maintain compliance with USP and Joint Commission compounding oversight and quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
