Pharmacy Technician Specialist Float - IV-Chemo

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

5d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist Float works in the Cancer Care service line, compounding chemotherapy and non-oncology IV medications in a cleanroom suite. The role also helps maintain the cleanroom environment, including service sampling and cleaning, and manages substantial inventory that includes hazardous medications. The technician serves as a subject-matter expert in the specialized area, supports safe and effective pharmacy services, and may travel between pharmacy locations.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with operating hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday and no weekend or holiday work. The listed pay range is $24.10 to $36.15.

The role requires state pharmacy board registration or licensure and pharmacy technician certification. It typically requires three years of experience in health care, insurance, pharmacy, or a medical background. A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. North Carolina technicians with validating technician responsibilities must have an associate degree in Pharmacy Technology.

Requirements

• Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy, according to the requirements of the state of employment.
• Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Typically, three years of experience in health care, the insurance industry, pharmacy, or a medical background.
• For technicians in North Carolina with validating technician responsibilities, an associate degree in Pharmacy Technology is required.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and be understood by others.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare and reconcile reports correctly.
• Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs and set clear standards to ensure needs are met.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Self-discipline and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), the Internet, and general Call Center Systems.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above the shoulders; extended sitting may be required.
• Ability to walk and stand considerably, push a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
• Functional vision, touch, and hearing.
• Frequent fine motor use of the hands and wrists, including writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation using syringes.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to work while using appropriate personal protective equipment and taking necessary precautions around hazardous agents, body fluids, communicable diseases, and needles.
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in medical terminology.
• Associate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Complete area-specific work in accordance with standard processes, procedures, and policies.
• Serve as an expert in equipment and technology used in the specialized area and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ensure documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Support communication and coordination with patients and the care team.
• Identify quality-improvement opportunities to support safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.
• Provide input to and support implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.
• Participate in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Keep current with changes in the specialized field and collaborate with department leadership to adopt best practices.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills and contribute to educating others.
• Contribute to pharmacy department initiatives.
• Accept tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload requires.
• Compound chemotherapy and non-oncology indication IV medications.
• Maintain the cleanroom suite, including service sampling and cleaning.
• Manage inventory, including hazardous medications.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and take precautions to minimize exposure and prevent inadvertent needle sticks or minor injuries.
• Travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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