Pharmacy Technician Oncology

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

We have a full-time opening for an Oncology Pharmacy Tech in our Medical Oncology department at the Calaway Cancer Center. While Pharmacy Tech Certification and prior oncology experience are preferred, we’re happy to train the right person for the role. Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols . Fills automated dispensing machines, medication cassettes, or stock requisitions accurately. Replenishes medications in emergency floor stock areas accurately. Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas. Completes and maintains competency for IV admixtures and Chemotherapy sterile products. As assigned, oversees department purchasing. As assigned, system manager for automated dispensing machines. Responsibilities to include new machine installation, troubleshooting current machine problems, and managing inventory levels. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing of pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations. Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs. Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas. Prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages. Contributes to effective operation of the department. Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds. Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately. Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required. Answers requests at the window and makes stat deliveries to patient care areas when requested. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations. Demonstrates good oral and written communication. Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized. Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Collects and replaces outdated and unusable medications. Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned. Maintains competence required for current job title/position. Completes all competency and skill assessment requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Must be able to work accurately with attention to detail.
Respond quickly to emergency requests.
Handle frequent interruptions.
Adapt to changes in workload and schedule.
Be able to set priorities and solve problems.
We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States, but we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Hospital or retail pharmacy technician experience.
Pharm Tech Oncology experience a plus.
Pharmacy Tech Certification

Responsibilities

Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols
Fills automated dispensing machines, medication cassettes, or stock requisitions accurately.
Replenishes medications in emergency floor stock areas accurately.
Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
Completes and maintains competency for IV admixtures and Chemotherapy sterile products.
As assigned, oversees department purchasing.
As assigned, system manager for automated dispensing machines. Responsibilities to include new machine installation, troubleshooting current machine problems, and managing inventory levels.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing of pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas.
Prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages.
Contributes to effective operation of the department.
Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
Answers requests at the window and makes stat deliveries to patient care areas when requested.
Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately.
Files documentation in appropriate locations.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication.
Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized.
Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
Collects and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
Completes all competency and skill assessment requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!