Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Chemotherapy

Glens Falls Hospital•Saratoga Springs, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Chemotherapy facilitates sterile medication preparation under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, using sterile aseptic technique in compliance with USP 797 standards. The position coordinates the manufacturing and timely delivery of sterile compounded preparations, including selecting medications and diluents, performing calculations, preparing and reconstituting materials, identifying appropriate strengths and diluents, using necessary instruments, and measuring accurate volumes. The role also requires familiarity with common doses and administration techniques, and safe handling of potentially hazardous agents and spills. The Pharmacy Technician Specialist coordinates workflow based on inpatient and outpatient volumes; cleans and disinfects primary engineering controls and sterile preparation areas; purchases medications and IV preparation supplies; and maintains inventory, par levels, storage, dating, stock rotation, and documentation. The role monitors and documents equipment performance, including refrigerator temperatures and primary engineering control pressures. It also interprets Pyxis-generated fill lists and loads medications using dispensing technology for distribution to designated Pyxis Med Stations.

Requirements

High school graduation or an equivalence certificate.
Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Obtain competency in the safe handling of chemotherapy drugs within six months and renew it annually.
Current New York State licensure.
Technical knowledge and understanding of handling agents in an IV room environment.
Ability to measure agents precisely and cautiously, including mathematical understanding of volumes, concentrations, and general dosing ranges.
Ability to follow instructions precisely.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Current national IV certification is preferred.
Computer skills in Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare sterile medications under a Pharmacist’s direct supervision using aseptic technique in compliance with USP 797 standards.
Coordinate the manufacture and timely delivery of sterile compounded preparations, including medication and diluent selection, calculations, preparation, reconstitution, and accurate measurement.
Apply familiarity with common doses and administration techniques; safely handle potentially hazardous agents and retain spills safely.
Coordinate workflow according to inpatient and outpatient volumes.
Clean and disinfect primary engineering controls and sterile preparation and admixing areas.
Purchase medications from wholesalers, ensuring they meet specifications and are obtained at the best possible cost or within applicable contracts.
Monitor and maintain perpetual cancer center pharmacy inventory, including par levels, cost containment, proper storage, medication dating, stock rotation, and inventory documentation.
Monitor and document equipment performance according to policy, including refrigerator temperatures and primary engineering control pressures.
Purchase miscellaneous IV preparation supplies and maintain par levels; anticipate needs and stock special-order supplies and inventory in advance.
Interpret Pyxis-generated fill lists and load medications using dispensing technology to provide the appropriate medication, dosage, form, strength, size, and quantity for designated Pyxis Med Stations.