Pharmacy Technician - as needed
About The Position
Riverside Cancer Infusion Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to provide technical support for pharmacy services. Duties include distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, completing compliance audits and financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The position performs pharmacy-related work in accordance with department policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and arranges work to meet normal and variable requirements. The Pharmacy Technician III is expected to work independently across pharmacy functions and serve as a subject matter expert and trainer in at least one functional area, including process improvement and policy development related to that specialty. The role is part of an interdisciplinary patient care team and works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Manager, or designee. Specialty areas may include chemotherapy admixtures, automated dispensing device management, controlled-substance accountability, USP 797 IV sterile preparation, pharmacy purchasing and inventory management, or non-sterile compounding. The position also assists management with inspections, audits, reports, and training to support compliance and quality service.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program.
- At least 3 years of previous pharmacy technician experience, including at least 1 year of IV/chemotherapy admixture experience.
- Ability to function independently in all areas of ambulatory infusion practice, including admixture, inventory management, customer service, hazardous waste management, and USP requirements.
- Virginia Department of Health Professions Pharmacy Technician license upon hire.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or ExCPT.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice and workflows to support quality patient care and safety; complete annual state and facility competency requirements on time.
- Provide technical support for pharmacy services, including receiving and confirming prescriptions, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining pharmacy records.
- Interact with customers and answer questions, using Care Difference principles.
- Measure and mix medications, print labels, and support safe dispensing.
- Control inventory, ensure proper storage, and stock supplies.
- Complete compliance audits and financial transactions; assist management with inspections, audits, reports, and training.
- Maintain compliance with facility, DNV, state, and HIPPA requirements.
- Serve as a trainer in at least one specialty area: chemotherapy admixtures, automated dispensing device management, controlled-substance accountability, USP 797 IV sterile preparation, pharmacy purchasing and inventory management, or non-sterile compounding.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
