Pharmacy Technician - as needed
About The Position
Riverside Cancer Infusion Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to provide technical support for pharmacy services in an ambulatory infusion setting. Duties include preparing and dispensing prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, managing inventory, completing compliance audits and financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The role requires compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The Pharmacy Technician III independently performs pharmacy functions, organizes work to meet changing requirements, and serves as a subject matter expert and trainer in at least one specialty area. Specialty areas include chemotherapy admixtures, automated dispensing device management, controlled-substance accountability, USP 797 IV sterile preparation, pharmacy purchasing and inventory management, and non-sterile compounding. The technician works on an interdisciplinary patient care team under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Manager, or their designee, and assists management with inspections, audits, reports, and training.
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 standards.
- Complete annual state and facility mandatory competencies within required time frames.
- Provide technical pharmacy support, including receiving and confirming prescriptions, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, and maintaining pharmacy records.
- Interact with customers and answer questions.
- Apply Care Difference principles while performing duties.
- Measure and mix medications; print labels and ensure safe dispensing.
- Perform inventory control, ensure proper storage, and stock inventory.
- Complete compliance audits and financial transactions.
- Assist management with inspections, audits, reports, and training to support compliance and quality service.
- 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/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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
