Pharmacy Technician Specialist-Chemotherapy - Chemo Infusion - Ochsner Baton Rouge - Full Time

Ochsner Health • Mesa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is a member of the pharmacy team, and work directly with the department pharmacists to maintain and improve pharmacy services for the assigned areas. Responsible for preparing all chemotherapy products for chemotherapy infusion unit and inpatient areas at the Medical Center under the supervision of pharmacist.

Requirements

• Education Required – High School Diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience Required – 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Certifications Required – Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice
• ASHP Sterile Product Preparation Certificate
• ASHP Hazardous Product Preparation Certificate
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must have working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics.
• Must have working knowledge of sterile technique and demonstrate aseptic technique proficiency.
• Must have working knowledge of safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists and other technicians to maintain an efficient medication distribution system in order to provide safe and efficient patient care.
• Performs accurate and timely preparation of medications including chemotherapy, and potentially hazardous substances utilizing aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations (100% of the shift dedicated to chemotherapy preparation).
• Accurately prepares non-chemotherapy and controlled substances for the infusion center using aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Appropriately operates and maintains specialized pharmacy equipment (IV safety software, barcode software, Cadd Pump, automated drug dispensing technology).
• Charts all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and terminal cleaning of the IV room.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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