Pharmacy Technician I Part Time- Cancer Institute Pharmacy

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I in the Cancer Institute Pharmacy will assist and support the pharmacist in the day-to-day dispensing operations. The Pharmacy Technician I will be responsible for compounding sterile preparations, including chemotherapy infusions. They will utilize technology when necessary and appropriate, such as the electronic medical record and/or wholesaler ordering portals. They will help ensure compliance with USP <797> and <800> by performing required cleaning, deactivation, decontamination, and disinfection as defined by departmental policy and procedures. They will perform daily and monthly cleaning tasks for the cleanroom suites on a rotating basis or as assigned. The Pharmacy Technician I will prioritize work based on immediate need and rapidly changing workload. The Pharmacy Technician I will work as a team member to perform day-to-day work efficiently and accurately, along with any additional tasks or projects to help achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Pharmacy technician license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure

Nice To Haves

• Specialized certificate or certification (i.e. immunization certification, PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, ASHP Sterile Compounding Certificate, 340B Certification, etc.)
• National Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Relevant pharmacy technician experience (i.e. previous sterile compounding experience, hazardous drug handling, etc.)
• Computer skills
• Strong math skills

Responsibilities

• Proves competency in sterile compounding by successful completion of sterile product validation and gloved fingertip testing according to policy and procedure
• Assists with sterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacists, including hazardous medications (i.e. chemotherapy) and non-hazardous medications
• Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication
• Properly performs barcode scanning in the appropriate software to verify that the correct components were used to prepare sterile products
• Reconstitutes, measures, and adds medications to a parenteral fluid under the supervision of and final check by a pharmacist
• Accurately documents waste in the appropriate place in the electronic medical record to ensure billing compliance
• Under the supervision and checking of a pharmacist, prepares batches of commonly used IV medications for future patient use
• Troubleshoots and corrects drug delivery and equipment issues as needed
• Knows how to use all equipment necessary in the compounding process, including syringes, needles, tubing, IV bags, laminar airflow hoods, biological safety cabinets, elastomeric pumps, infusion cassettes, etc.
• Restocks assigned areas daily or as needed
• Rotates medications appropriately so that packages with the earliest expiration dates are used first
• Removes expired drugs from assigned areas monthly
• Maintains appropriate par levels of medications (when applicable)
• Assists with receiving, unpacking, and/or putting away deliveries and ship
• Maintains order and cleanliness of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED