Pharmacy Technician (Cancer Center)

Day Shifts (alternating)

Summary: 

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, technicians are responsible for preparation of admixtures (non-hazardous and hazardous drugs) using aseptic technique for patients at the ambulatory infusion center. Technicians are also responsible for refilling pyxis machines and maintaining clean and organized machines. Keeps the pharmacy area stocked with medications. Removes expired medications and places in the appropriate expired storage area in the storeroom. Responsible for ordering medications when inventory is low. Trains new employees as necessary and works as a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patient-specific doses of intravenous (IV) medications (hazardous medications and non-hazardous medications)
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. USP797, USP800)
• Maintain the compounding hoods, the negative and positive pressure compounding rooms, and the segregated compounding areas
• Perform quality control checks and daily, weekly, and monthly assigned cleaning tasks in all compounding areas
• Deliver medication stock to automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in ambulatory units
• Order and receive deliveries of medications and supplies
• Maintain inventory and rotate both medications and supply to upkeep with need and expiration dates, drug recalls, and supply integrity
• Additional duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization