Certified Pharm Tech I

Job Summary

This position supports our cancer care center. Hours are M-F, 9am - 2pm, no weekends.

Job Description

• Answers the telephone in a timely and courteous manner (using AIDET process), answering queries or directing the call to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Processes Epic Messages in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications in a timely and accurate manner filling medication bins, filling labels, restocking Pyxis med stations and ancillary departments.
• Preforms all aspects of sterile compounding of medications for direct infusion in to patients, including that of chemotherapy and total parental nutrition, through aseptic technique and compliance with USP 797 and 800 regulations and requirements.
• Utilize metric system calculations to calculate appropriate doses required for sterile compounding.
• Aids the pharmacists in labeling, storing and processing IV’s and managing and minimizing waste in the IV room.
• Maintain sterility and maintenance of IV room equipment though routine cleaning and decontamination procedures.
• Serve as a primary preceptor to new pharmacy technicians and provide education regarding the flow of the pharmacy and the duties of each position and train new pharmacy technicians to fulfill these shifts.
• Ensures timely receipt and delivery of all patient medication related information and products by making designated rounds. Properly distributes medications, including time sensitive and life-saving medications, and processes ADT (Admissions, Discharges and Transfers) per procedure.
• Assists in assuring medications on nursing unit and all medication storage outside of pharmacy and offsite units are compliant with regulatory guidelines.
• Organize and deliver medications to patients if needed.
• Participate in the Process Improvement Program and comply with all policies and procedures related to Infection Control and Safety to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• High school graduate
• Registered with the state where work is being performed
• Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license
• Documented completion within 90 days of date of hire: SEH Competency Checklist for Sterile Compounding
• SEH Initial Garbing Evaluation and Media Fill Test
• Specialized Knowledge: Typing / computer keyboarding MS Office, Understanding of pharmacy calculations and metric system, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Carousel drug storage and or inventory management, Knowledgeable in the Epic system, Mastery of SEH IV preparation systems as appropriate (CATO), Thorough understanding of USP 797/800 guidelines

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